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Annotate PDF quick and easy in a few steps.

Upload PDF. Drag and drop your PDF or click the + button to upload your document.

Add Annotations. Make your changes — add text, shapes, highlights, comments, or drawings as needed.

Download File. Download the annotated document to your device in your preferred format.

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Whether for personal use or professional presentations, our tool offers all the annotation features you need to make your mark effectively.

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PDF Paw is a web app, which means you don't need to install any software on your device to annotate and draw on PDF documents.

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Leave comments in PDF documents, save them securely, and find your annotated files safely stored in your account anytime.

Intuitive User Interface

Making notes on a PDF has never been easier — every annotation step is intuitive and simple, requiring no technical skills whatsoever.

Flexible Text Addition

With our PDF editor, you can add notes, write with the pencil tool, insert text, and create fillable text boxes for collaborative editing.

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Easily draw attention to crucial information in your documents. Our PDF annotator allows you to highlight text with just a few clicks.

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Perfect for document review

The annotation tools are exactly what I needed for reviewing contracts. Highlighting and commenting features work flawlessly, making collaboration so much easier.

Alex Thompson

Dec 12

Convenient, fast and effective

I tried their service and was very happy with it. Convenient, fast and effective with all types of PDF. Customer service solved my problem with speed and kindness. Highly recommended!

Maria Rodriguez

Dec 9

Great for academic work

Thank you for the amazing job and excellent customer service! The pencil tool and text annotations are perfect for my research papers.

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Dec 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers to questions about getting the most out of our tool.

What is a PDF annotator?: A PDF annotator is a tool that allows you to edit PDF files by adding notes, comments, highlights, shapes, images, signatures, and more. You can comment on documents, add text by typing or drawing freehand, and share annotated files with others for collaboration.
What is the best way to annotate a PDF?: Upload your file, select "More Tools" → "Note" in our editor, add your text and styling (arrows, shapes, highlights), make your corrections, click "Done," choose a file format, and download your annotated document. The process is simple and intuitive.
How do I markup a PDF?: In the editor window, select the pencil icon from the toolbar to draw annotations directly on your PDF. You can also add text boxes, shapes, highlights, and more for comprehensive document markup and editing.
How do I highlight text in a PDF?: Select the highlighting tool in our online PDF annotator, then easily select and highlight any section of your document. The interface ensures a smooth and clear highlighting process for emphasizing important information.
What platforms does PDF Paw's annotation tool support?: You can annotate PDFs on iPad, Mac, Android phones, or any device with an internet connection. Our tool operates entirely online, so simply open it in your browser, upload your file, and start annotating from anywhere.
Can I collaborate with others using annotations?: Yes! Add comments, notes, and suggestions that others can view and respond to. Your annotated files are securely stored in your account, making it easy to share feedback and collaborate on documents with team members or colleagues.

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