Add Text to PDF Tool

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Everything you need in a free add text to PDF tool

Place custom text

Add a note, label, header, or stamp to your PDF with position, font, size, color, and opacity controls — then download instantly.

Flexible placement

Put text in the center, header, or footer. Target every page, only the first page, or only the last.

Readable standard fonts

Choose Helvetica, Times, or Courier (including bold). Rotate diagonally when you need a watermark-style mark.

100% browser-based

Text is drawn with pdf-lib in your browser. Your documents stay on your device — nothing is uploaded to Focera.

How It Works

Adding text should be quick and private. Focera keeps the whole flow on one page — upload your PDF, type what you want, choose placement, and download without an account or desktop installer.

Upload your PDF. Drag and drop a file up to 25 MB (max 50 pages), or click the zone to browse from your device.
Enter text and options. Type your message, then pick position, font, color, pages, size, opacity, and optional rotation.
Add text and download. Text is drawn on the selected pages locally. Preview the result and download again anytime.

Jump back to the add text tool anytime to process another file.

Popular Use Cases

Draft and review marks — Stamp “DRAFT”, “CONFIDENTIAL”, or “FOR REVIEW” before sharing.
Headers and footers — Add a company name, date, or short note without opening a desktop editor.
Forms and packets — Label scanned pages so recipients know what they are looking at.
Cover notes — Place a short message on the first or last page only.

Private by Design

Your PDF is read and processed entirely in your browser. Focera does not receive the file, store pages, or draw text on a remote server. When you leave the page, temporary previews are revoked and nothing remains on our infrastructure.

Add Page Numbers to PDF — Number every page with header or footer placement.
PDF Watermark — Stamp a logo or image on every page.
eSign PDF — Add a typed or drawn signature instead of plain text.
PDF Creator — Build a new PDF from title and body text.
Merge PDF — Combine files before adding text.
Compress PDF — Shrink the finished file for email and uploads.

FAQ

Is this add text to PDF tool free?

Yes. Add text to unlimited PDFs with no account, subscription, or daily limit.

Are my PDFs uploaded to a server?

No. Text is drawn entirely in your browser with pdf-lib. Your PDF stays on your device.

Where can I place the text?

Choose center, header, or footer positions (left, center, or right). You can also rotate text diagonally.

Can I choose which pages get the text?

Yes. Apply text to every page, only the first page, or only the last page.

Which fonts are available?

Helvetica, Helvetica Bold, Times, Times Bold, and Courier — standard PDF fonts that work in every viewer.

Does adding text keep the original content selectable?

Yes. The original PDF pages stay intact — only your new text is drawn on top.

Is there a file size or page limit?

Yes. Upload PDFs up to 25 MB with a maximum of 50 pages per file.

Can I add text to password-protected PDFs?

Not directly. Unlock the file first with Unlock PDF, then upload the unlocked copy to add text.

Do I need to install software?

No. Open the page in a modern browser, drop your PDF, type your text, and download immediately.