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Place a note, date, or label on a PDF page.
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This adds text; it does not edit or erase existing text. The built-in font supports Latin characters.
Files are processed on this device. No upload, account, or subscription.
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Choose a file or try the sample.How to use Add text to PDF
Add a new text label to selected PDF pages. Set its position from the top-left corner using percentages of the visible page.
- Choose your source files.
- Enter a label and choose its placement.
- Run the tool, review the result, and download your copy.
A practical example
Add a short review note near an empty area of a flat drawing. Position values are percentages from the visible page’s top-left corner. Preview the result to keep the label clear of dimensions.
Good to know
This adds text; it does not edit or erase existing text. The built-in font supports Latin characters.
Keep your original. Review the downloaded result before issuing, printing, or replacing a project file.
About Add text to PDF
Can I edit existing PDF text with this tool?
No. It adds a new label over the page. It does not replace, erase, or reflow existing text. Use Fill PDF form for existing interactive text fields.
How do I position the new text?
Set horizontal and vertical positions as percentages from the top-left of the visible page. The label must fit within the page. Placement requires unrotated pages and Latin characters supported by the built-in font.
Is this tool free, and do files get uploaded?
Yes. This tool runs locally in your browser without an account. PolyPDF does not receive your input files. Downloads are saved only when you choose to save them.
What files and limits does this tool support?
Choose 1 PDF files. The toolkit supports up to 30 MB per file, 80 MB total input, and 500 PDF pages. Image rendering is limited to 100 pages per operation and 16 megapixels per page. Password-protected files are unsupported; editing signed files is blocked.
Can an AI assistant use this tool?
Yes. The downloadable local MCP server exposes the same operation and validation rules. Compatible browser agents can use the selected files through WebMCP when their browser supports it. Read the setup and privacy details.
WHEN THE FILE IS A DRAWING
Measure, take off, and review in PolyPDF.
Continue with calibrated measurements and construction markup on Mac and Windows.