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Create & edit PDFs

Generate new PDFs from scratch or transform existing documents into reusable templates. Type anywhere on a PDF, rewrite original PDF content, insert images or graphics, redact sensitive details, and highlight important information using an intuitive online editor.
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Fill out & sign PDF forms

Say goodbye to error-prone manual hassles. Complete any PDF document electronically – even while on the go. Pre-fill multiple PDFs simultaneously or extract responses from completed forms with ease.
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Organize & convert PDFs

Add, remove, or rearrange pages inside your PDFs in seconds. Create new documents by merging or splitting PDFs. Instantly convert edited files to various formats when you download or export them.
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Collect data and approvals

Transform static documents into interactive fillable forms by dragging and dropping various types of fillable fields on your PDFs. Publish these forms on websites or share them via a direct link to capture data, collect signatures, and request payments.
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Share, email, print, fax, or download edited documents in just a few clicks. Quickly export and import documents from popular cloud storage services like Google Drive, Box, and Dropbox.
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Store an unlimited number of documents and templates securely in the cloud and access them from any location or device. Add an extra level of protection to documents by locking them with a password, placing them in encrypted folders, or requesting user authentication.

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What our customers say about pdfFiller

See for yourself by reading reviews on the most popular resources:
Handy service, wish it was a little cheaper and a little more intuitive. It should be easy to fill in a form over and over but there is no save as, so you end up redoing your work a lot as it saves over it.
Cassandra K
2019-10-28
What do you like best?
I love this engine because I can graduate the size of letters, be able to type anywhere on the pages and save every minute all forms in secure.
What do you dislike?
I don’t have any inconvenience with this software.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Is easy to use and it will save you time.
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
I can login anywhere in the world , I don’t have to save all forms in my computer and I can save my job to continue later. Also I can login on my smartphone using the mobile APP!
Sergio Curioso
2019-05-22
Eliza was a huge blessing to me as she… Eliza was a huge blessing to me as she was able to expeditiously resolved my concerns. She did it in a very timely manner and with kindness
Susan Thompson
2019-07-26
my son is in the military. so I needed some information notarized. with me and him being in different locations. I was able to use the pdf filler to sign my name. then add my son to the document as a team. so he can sign the document as well. after both signatures were on the document. and notarized by PDF filler. my son was able to get the document notarized by a notary.
Crystal D
2023-11-14
What do you like best? I like that I can pretty quickly add fillable fields and combine documents. I create printable packs for travel and RV life and this program has been so great for finishing touches on products. What do you dislike? When I add other documents to an existing one (combining) it renames the document and also makes a new version. This means I sometimes have to search through all the "documents" and even open them up to find what I am looking for. It can be pretty annoying when working on a large document with 20+ pages. What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized? I am solving the problem of needing a PDF editor. I initially needed it for signatures and filling out PDF forms for work. Then I started to use it for personal use in adding fillable fields to products I create, and bundling multiple pages together into PDF format.
User in Leisure, Travel & Tourism
2021-10-26
Exceeded expectations Exceeded expectations! The product was easy to use and customer service is top-notch. I had nothing short of a pleasant experience.
Angelique Shine
2021-06-30
I was looking for a PDF fillable DS11 Form for passport renewal and found this product. It did everything I needed and more. I wish this had been around before I retired. Takes handwriting errors out of the game when submitting government forms.
William B
2021-05-18
Good Features but you have to nothing is for free I was so delighted by how easy and intuitive this pdf editor is to use. You upload a word doc you want to convert to pdf or a pdf file that you want to edit. You edit and are very impressed. Until I tried to save. It's browser based but it basically does everything you wish you can do to a pdf file. The interface is very intuitive and can get you going n the first sitting. It will let you edit but you will be unable to save your work until you subscribe. Not another free trial!
Benjamin d.
2020-12-11
I like that I can fill in and even sign document through pdf filler. It is very convenient and saves me a lot of time and headaches. It also allows me to have a more professional look on my documents which has gotten me a reputation for being professional.
Seth G
2020-08-16

Enter Text in PDF Online

When you fill forms with pdfFiller, you are always sure. You are sure that every word, every number is exactly where it should be. You are absolutely sure that your documents are legible, neat and tidy. With pdfFiller, you can add text to PDF documents and format it online without downloading and installing any software. To get started, upload a form to your account. Any PDF document is instantly editable in pdfFiller. In the main toolbar, select the Text button, click where you’d like to place the text cursor and type.
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To change the position of your text, click the arrow icon in the mini toolbar above, while holding down the mouse button, drag the content where you’d like to place it. Change the text size by using the tree icons above or by selecting from the drop-down list in the formatting toolbar. You can underline, italicize or make your text bold.
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You can also change the font type and text color by choosing them from the respective drop-down lists in the formatting toolbar.
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To add text to a PDF document, you don’t have to type, you can also copy it from any other document. To link text to a web page, click the Hyperlink button.
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In the dialog window that will open next, type the URL of the web page, then click Save.
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To delete text, just click the trash can icon in the mini toolbar. When you have finished editing, click the Done button in the top right corner and email, print or save your document. To learn more about how to edit a PDF document online, please watch the following video:
When you use pdfFiller to edit documents online, you create legible, professional-looking documents. And even better, you save yourself a lot of time! If you like being able to add text to PDF documents online, you might be interested in a lot of other great features that pdfFiller has to offer. Some of these include creating templates, making copies of documents, converting PDF documents to Word, Excel or PowerPoint formats. Check out these tutorials to see the other great things that pdfFiller can do for you!

Enter Text In PDF Feature

Our Enter Text In PDF feature allows you to easily add and edit text in your PDF documents.

Key Features:

Effortlessly input text in any location on the PDF
Edit and format text to match the existing document
Save and download the updated PDF with the new text

Potential Use Cases and Benefits:

Quickly fill out forms or contracts without printing
Make last-minute changes to presentations or reports
Create personalized PDFs with custom text

Our Enter Text In PDF feature simplifies the process of editing PDFs, saving you time and hassle. Say goodbye to the days of printing and rescanning just to make a simple text edit. With this feature, you can easily update your PDFs on the go, ensuring your documents are always up-to-date and accurate.

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How to Use the Enter Text In PDF Feature

The Enter Text In PDF feature in pdfFiller allows you to easily add text to your PDF documents. Follow these simple steps to use this feature:

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Open the pdfFiller website or app and log in to your account.
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Upload the PDF document you want to add text to. You can either drag and drop the file or choose it from your device or cloud storage.
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Once the PDF is uploaded, click on the 'Text' button in the toolbar at the top of the page.
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A text box will appear on the PDF document. Click inside the text box to start typing.
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Customize the text by selecting the font, size, color, and alignment options from the toolbar.
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Move and resize the text box by clicking and dragging the edges or corners.
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If you need to add more text, click on the 'Text' button again and repeat steps 4-6.
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Once you have finished adding text, click on the 'Done' button to save your changes.
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You can download the modified PDF or share it with others by clicking on the respective buttons.

That's it! You have successfully used the Enter Text In PDF feature in pdfFiller. Enjoy adding text to your PDF documents with ease!

Did you know?

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PDF Studio is capable of creating text fields. To create text fields follow the steps below. To access the Text Field properties right click Mac: Ctrl + Click on the field and choose Properties in the mouse menu or click on the edit button on the Mini Toolbar.

For pdfFiller’s FAQs

Below is a list of the most common customer questions. If you can’t find an answer to your question, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
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To fill out a document, begin by deselecting the current function you are using or just simply click anywhere on the document and begin to type. You can then drag and move the text to your desired location.
Simply upload a document, search for a one in our PDF Search Engine or select a document from your “My Forms” Page, and click “Fill Online” button to access the Editor. Inside the Editor you will be able to add text, images, or signatures.
Your documents are accessible anytime from anywhere using any device connected to the internet. You can use a computer, smartphone, tablet, etc. Simply Login and go to “My Forms” page to Fill, Edit, Sign, Share, Print, and Fax or do anything else with the documents in your account.
To write over a document, click anywhere on the document and begin typing.
To type on/over a document, click anywhere on the document and begin typing.
Yes. Just use “Enter” to create a line break. You can also paste large chunks of text and use Enter to restructure the lines.
Yes. Just right-click on the form and click on “Paste” from the menu.
If you are entering any number, such as a date, simply use the Space button to position the digits in the right place.
To add text into your documents, begin by deselecting the current function you are using or just simply click anywhere on the document and begin to type. You can then drag and move the text to your desired location.
To adjust viewing size of forms, begin by clicking the “View” button. You can then zoom in or zoom out by dragging the adjustment bar. Furthermore, you can also select “Auto Fit” which automatically adjusts the size of the document to meet you screen's width.
Click on “View” button, then zoom in or zoom out by dragging the adjustment bar.
To change font settings, begin by clicking on the “Font” button. Furthermore, you can then change the font type, adjust the size and color. Furthermore, you can also, change text in to bold, underline, and italics.
To change font types/size or text color, begin by clicking on the “Font” button. Furthermore, you can then change the font type, adjust the size and color. Furthermore, you can also, change text in to bold, underline, and italics.
To change text to Bold, Italic or Underline, begin by clicking on the “Font” and select one of the three buttons: B (Bold), I (Italic) or U (Underline). Furthermore, you can also, change the font type, adjust the size and color.
To add check (circle or cross) icons to your documents, begin by clicking on one of the “Check”, “Circle”, and “Cross” buttons and simply drag them to your desired location on the document.

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