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Edit PDF

Add text boxes, pictures and white-out to a PDF, then save it. Your file stays on your device.

Files never leave your device

Adds and covers content. It doesn't retype or reflow the text already in your PDF.

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How to edit a PDF

  1. Drop your PDF into the box above.
  2. Pick Add text, Add image or White-out, then click or drag on the page.
  3. Move, resize or undo anything you added, then press Save PDF.

Edit PDF adds new content on top of the page and can cover what's there with white-out. It doesn't retype, reflow or change the text that's already in the PDF. To change a word, cover it with white-out and type the new word on top.

Questions

Can I change the existing text?

Not directly. PaperSwoop doesn't retype or reflow text that's already in the PDF. Cover it with white-out and add a new text box on top. The result looks edited when viewed or printed.

Does white-out delete the text underneath?

No. White-out covers it, but the original text is still in the file and can be copied or found with search. To remove text for good, use Redact PDF.

Which fonts can I use?

Helvetica, Times and Courier, in regular or bold. These are built into every PDF reader, so your text looks the same everywhere. They cover English and most Western European letters.

Are my files uploaded anywhere?

No. PaperSwoop reads your files with your browser and builds the result on your device. You can even turn off your internet after the page loads and it still works.

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