About Add Text to PDF
Add Text to PDF lets you type onto any page: a name, a date, a reference number or a short note. Choose the page, the position and the text size, and the new text is placed on top of the page.
Fill in a name, add a date, write 'PAID' on an invoice. This tool places text exactly where you choose. It adds new text on top of the page. It cannot edit or erase text that is already in the PDF.
How to use Add Text to PDF
- Choose your PDF.
- Type your text, then choose the page and where it goes.
- Press Add text and download.
When to use Add Text to PDF
- Write a name or date on a form that has no fillable fields.
- Stamp PAID, APPROVED or a reference number on an invoice.
- Add a short note or label to a page before sharing.
- Fill in a scanned application with typed details.
Tips for better results
- Choose one of seven positions, from corners to the middle of the page.
- Use plain English letters, numbers and common symbols. Other alphabets are not supported by the built-in font.
- To add text on several pages, run the tool again for each page.
Why use 40PDF for this?
No account and no desktop editor. You open the page, type your text and download the file, all inside your browser with the document staying on your device.
Add Text to PDF: questions and answers
Can I change text that is already in the PDF?
No. This tool only adds new text.
Does it support other languages?
Only standard Latin letters (English and similar). Other scripts are not supported by the built-in PDF font.
How do I type on a PDF?
Open Add Text to PDF, add your file, enter your text, pick the page, position and size and press Add text.
Can I edit the text that is already in the PDF?
No. This tool adds new text on top of the page. It cannot change or erase the original text.
Can I add text in other languages?
The built-in font supports standard English letters, numbers and common symbols only.