Add Text — Free
Add text annotations to PDF pages. No signup required. Secure, fast, and free.
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How to Add Text
Upload your PDF
Enter text and position
Customize font, size, color
Download the annotated PDF
Frequently Asked Questions
1Can I add text to specific pages?
Yes. Specify which pages should receive the text annotation.
2What fonts are available?
Standard fonts like Helvetica, Times Roman, and Courier are supported.
3Can I position the text anywhere on the page?
Yes. Set X and Y coordinates (in points) to place text exactly where you need it on the page.
4Can I change the text color and size?
Yes. Choose any color and font size for the added text. Bold and italic styles are also available.
5Can I add text to a scanned PDF?
Yes. Text is placed as an overlay on top of the page content, so it works on both digital and scanned PDFs.
6Is the added text searchable?
Yes. Text added by this tool is real, selectable, searchable text — not an image overlay.
Why Use ZiaSign's Add Text Tool?
ZiaSign's free text annotation tool lets you add custom text to any page of your PDF. Choose the font, size, color, and exact position. Perfect for adding notes, labels, or annotations to documents. No watermark, no signup.
Also known as: add text to pdf online free · write on pdf · annotate pdf with text · type text on pdf · insert text in pdf
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