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Add text to a PDF

Click anywhere on the page and start typing. Change the font, size and colour, move the text where you want it and download.

or drop your PDF here

Your files never leave your device.

In short

To add text to a PDF, open it in Folio, choose Add text and click where you want to type. You can change the font, size, colour and weight, drag the text into place and download the PDF. No upload or account is needed.

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How it works

  1. 1Choose your PDF.
  2. 2Click where you want the text and type.
  3. 3Adjust font, size and colour, then download.

Fill in forms that are not fillable

Many PDFs are printed forms with blank lines rather than real form fields. Add text lets you type on those lines, and Marks adds check marks and crosses to tick boxes.

Text that stays text

Folio writes your text as real PDF text in a standard font, so it stays sharp at any zoom and can be selected and searched. Scripts the standard fonts cannot represent, such as Devanagari, are added as a high-resolution image instead.

Why Folio

  • Your files stay with you

    Everything runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, so private documents stay private.

  • Free, no watermark

    No sign-up, no trial and no logo stamped on your pages.

  • Works on any device

    Windows, Mac, Linux, Android or iPhone. No software to install.

Frequently asked questions

Is Folio really free?+

Yes. Every tool is free to use, with no sign-up, no trial and no watermark on your pages.

Can I edit the text after adding it?+

Yes. Double-click it to change the words, or select it to change the font, size and colour.

Are my files uploaded anywhere?+

No. Folio opens and edits your PDF inside your browser. The file never leaves your device, so nothing is stored on a server and nobody else can see it.

Can I type on a scanned document?+

Yes. Added text works on scanned pages exactly as on digital ones.

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