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New PDF Editor: Add Text, Headers, Footers & Signatures Offline

Published 2025-12-31 · Updated 2026-06-23

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Edit PDFs Directly in Your Browser

We're thrilled to introduce PDF Editor - a powerful new tool that lets you modify PDFs without uploading them anywhere. Everything happens right in your browser.

What You Can Do

✏️ Add Text Anywhere

Click anywhere on your PDF and add text with:
  • Custom fonts - Helvetica, Times Roman, or Courier
  • Any size - From 8pt to 72pt
  • Custom colors - Full color picker
  • Simply select the Text tool, configure your text, and click on the PDF to place it.

    📋 Headers & Footers

    Add consistent headers and footers across all pages:
  • Position options - Left, Center, or Right
  • Page numbers - Multiple formats (Page 1, 1 of 10, etc.)
  • Custom text - Company name, document title, dates
  • ⬜ Visual Whiteout & Replace

    Cover existing content visually with the Whiteout tool:
  • Draw to cover - Click and drag to create white boxes
  • Optional replacement - Add new text where content was removed
  • Perfect for correcting mistakes or updating information
  • Whiteout is a visual editing aid, not secure redaction. Underlying content may still be recoverable from the original PDF structure. For confidential names, IDs, account numbers, or signatures, use Smart Redact to rasterize the result and permanently remove the covered content.

    🖼️ Add Images

    Insert images anywhere on your PDF:
  • Supports PNG and JPEG
  • Click to place - Position anywhere on the page
  • Great for logos, stamps, and photos
  • ✍️ Draw Signatures

    Sign documents electronically:
  • Draw with mouse - Freehand signature pad
  • Click to place - Position your signature precisely
  • No need for external signature tools
  • Why PDF Editor?

    FeatureBenefit
    100% OfflineYour files never leave your device
    No UploadsNothing sent to any server
    FreeNo subscription or payment required
    InstantNo waiting for server processing

    How to Use

  • Go to PDF Editor
  • Upload your PDF
  • Select a tool from the right panel
  • Make your edits
  • Click "Save & Download"
  • Perfect For

  • Quick edits - Fix typos, update dates, add notes
  • Document preparation - Add headers, page numbers, watermarks
  • Signing documents - Draw and place your signature
  • Form filling - Add text to existing forms
  • Try It Now

    Visit exactpdf.com/tools/pdf-editor and start editing your PDFs with complete privacy. No signup required!

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