Annotate PDF — highlight, comment, draw
Mark up any PDF with highlights, sticky notes, freehand drawings, and comments. Standard PDF markup, visible in every reader.
Reviewing a draft, marking up a contract, or leaving feedback on a design? The annotate tool gives you every standard markup type with smooth, low-latency drawing — no installation required.
How it works
- Open the PDF. Drop your file into the annotation tool.
- Mark it up. Highlight passages, drop sticky notes, sketch with your mouse or trackpad.
- Download or share. Export the annotated PDF — annotations show in every PDF reader.
Why use PDF Free Edit
- Highlights, notes, shapes, freehand drawing
- Standard PDF markup — works in every reader
- Smooth low-latency drawing
- Free for up to 3 annotations per day
- Pro: unlimited annotation, larger files, and up to 40GB cloud storage
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of annotations can I add?
Highlights, sticky notes, freehand drawings, shapes, and text comments — all standard PDF annotations supported by every viewer.
Will my annotations show in other PDF readers?
Yes. Annotations are saved as standard PDF markup and appear in Acrobat, Preview, and every major PDF viewer.
Can I collaborate with someone else?
You can share the annotated PDF directly. Pro plans include cloud sharing and up to 40GB of storage for easy collaboration.
Is it free?
Yes — annotate up to 3 PDFs per day for free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited annotation, larger files, and priority cloud storage.
Ready to get started? It's free, no installation required.
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