Edit the text of a PDF online for free
Click a line in a PDF to retype it, whether it's a date, a name or an amount, or add text anywhere on the page. Certyneo Reader does everything in your browser: the file never leaves your device, with no account, no limits and no watermark.
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How to edit the text of a PDF in three steps
- 1
Open the PDF
Drag the file into the reader or pick it from your device, then open the text editing tool.
- 2
Retype or add text
Click the line you want to correct to rewrite it, or click an empty spot on the page to add new text.
- 3
Apply, then save
Your changes stay pending until you click Apply. Review the result, then save the PDF or send it for signature.
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Editing PDF text: frequently asked questions
Does the new text keep the original font?
Yes. When the font embedded in the PDF contains every character you type, the line is rewritten in that very font, at the same size, in the same colour and at the same place. If it is partial (a PDF often embeds only the letters it already uses), Certyneo Reader looks for the same font installed on your computer, then for the same font if it is free to download. As a last resort it uses a font with the same dimensions, such as Carlito for Calibri. The Document fonts panel shows in advance what will be used for each font.
Does the paragraph reflow if my text is longer?
No, the text is not reflowed: each line is replaced in place. If your correction is longer than the original, shorten the wording or add a line of text below.
Which characters can I type?
The Latin alphabet with all its accents, as well as Greek and Cyrillic in most fonts. The rare characters no available font can write, such as emojis, are replaced, and the interface warns you.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server to be edited?
No. Editing is computed entirely in your browser. Certyneo never receives, stores or looks at your document, and no watermark is added.
Can I edit the text of a scanned PDF?
A scan is only an image, so it contains no line of text to retype. You can still add text anywhere on the page.
Does this PDF need to be signed?
Send it for electronic signature in minutes: your signers sign from their phone, without creating an account.
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