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Edit PDF Files Online for Free

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Open any PDF and edit it right in your browser — change existing text, annotate, add images, fill forms, and sign without printing or installing software.

How it works

01

Upload Your PDF

Drag and drop your PDF into DocHub, or upload from your device. Your document opens instantly in the browser editor.

02

Edit Your PDF

Use the Edit Text tool to click into existing text and modify it directly — DocHub auto-detects the original font and matches it. Add new text, images, annotations, signatures, or fillable fields from the toolbar.

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Download or Share

Once your edits look right, you can download the file, send it for signature, or share a link with collaborators. Create a free DocHub account to save or share your PDF.

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Edit Existing Text

Click into any text block to fix typos, change wording, or update dates. DocHub auto-detects the original font and matches size and color — no manual formatting required.

Add Text Anywhere

Insert new text in your choice of font, size, and color. Click to place a text block or drag to frame the exact width you need.

Highlight & Annotate

Highlight passages, add sticky note comments, insert stamps, and underline text. All annotations can be moved or deleted after placement.

Whiteout & Replace

Cover any content with white space, then add replacement text on top. Use box mode or text mode to apply whiteout precisely.

Insert Images

Upload JPEG, PNG, GIF, or BMP images and place them anywhere on your PDF. Resize by dragging the corner — aspect ratio unlocked.

Works with Google Drive

Open PDFs from Google Drive or Gmail, edit in the browser, and save back to Drive without downloading the file to your device.

Note: Edit PDF Text feature is available with the Pro plan or during a free trial. Upgrade your plan or start a free trial to use this feature.

Integrate DocHub with the apps you use and love

Get your documents done with ease from wherever you are working. DocHub connects to popular web applications so you can edit, sign, and share documents right from your favorite apps.

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In-person signatures for your critical documents

Fixing a typo in a finalized document

A contract or report has a small error that needs correcting before it goes out. Use Edit Text to fix it directly in DocHub — no need to recreate the document or use clunky whiteout overlays.

Updating a date or name on a recurring form

You send the same agreement to clients each month with updated dates and names. Edit the text directly in DocHub and download a fresh copy each time without modifying the source file.

Filling out a non-interactive PDF form

The form doesn't have clickable fields. Use the Add Text tool to type responses directly on top of the form fields and download the completed version without printing anything.

Redacting sensitive content before sharing

Remove names, account numbers, or addresses from a PDF using the Whiteout tool before sending it externally or archiving it. DocHub Pro users can apply black redaction for fully opaque coverage.

Adding a company logo or image to a document

Insert your logo or a supporting image into a contract, proposal, or report directly in DocHub — no need to return to the source file and regenerate the PDF.

Industry-leading security and compliance

DocHub complies with industry-leading standards, regulations, and certifications to ensure the most effective and secure workflows.

SOC 2 Type II certification

Guarantees the secure management of your data & the privacy of your clients.

HIPAA compliance

Protects your patients' private health information.

GDPR compliance

Regulates the use and holding of personal data belonging to EU residents.

PCI DSS certification

Safeguards credit/debit card data for every monetary transaction a customer makes.

FERPA

Protects the privacy of student records maintained by an educational institution.

CPRA compliance

Enhances the protection of personal data and privacy belonging to California residents.

Here's what our users have to say

Great solution for PDF docs with very little pre-knowledge required.

"Simplicity, familiarity with the menu and user-friendly. It's easy to navigate, make changes and edit whatever you may need. Because it's used alongside Google, the document is always saved, so you don't have to worry about it."

Pam Driscoll F
Teacher

A Valuable Document Signer for Small Businesses.

"I love that DocHub is incredibly affordable and customizable. It truly does everything I need it to do, without a large price tag like some of its more well known competitors. I am able to send secure documents directly to me clients emails and via in real time when they are viewing and making alterations to a document."

Jiovany A
Small-Business

I can create refillable copies for the templates that I select and then I can publish those.

"I like to work and organize my work in the appropriate way to meet and even exceed the demands that are made daily in the office, so I enjoy working with PDF files, I think they are more professional and versatile, they allow..."

Victoria G
Small-Business

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Got questions?

Here are some common questions from our customers that may provide you with the answer you're looking for. If you can't find an answer to your question, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

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Can I edit the actual text in a PDF with DocHub?

Yes. DocHub's Edit Text tool lets you click directly into existing text blocks and modify them. It auto-detects the original font from a library of ~1800 Google Fonts and matches it for a seamless, professional look.

What if DocHub can't detect the font in my PDF?

DocHub selects the most visually similar font from its library. Note that PDFs containing rasterized text — text rendered as an image rather than editable characters — are not editable with the Edit Text tool.

Is PDF editing free in DocHub?

Yes. PDF editing is available on all plans including Free, with a limit of 3 documents per month on the free plan. For unlimited editing, a Pro plan is needed.

Can I edit a PDF on my phone?

Yes. DocHub works in mobile browsers on iOS and Android. All editing tools — Add Text, Highlight, Draw, and more — are available on mobile without downloading an app.

Can I save my edited PDF to Google Drive?

Yes. After editing, use the Share/Send button to export directly to Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive. You can also download the file to your device.

What editing tools does DocHub include beyond text editing?

DocHub's Tool Bar also includes Add Text, Draw (freehand + shapes), Highlight, Underline, Comment (sticky notes), Whiteout/Redact, Stamp, and Insert Image — all accessible from the toolbar above any open document.

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