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Annotate PDF

Draw, highlight, add boxes and stamps on any PDF page. Download a flattened copy with annotations baked in. 100% local — no uploads.

Click to choose or drag a PDF here
Any size · Local only · Free

How to use the Annotate PDF tool

PDFZero lets you add highlights, freehand drawings, text boxes, stamps, and notes to a PDF, then download a flattened copy with all annotations baked into the page. Everything runs locally in your browser, with no upload or signup.

Steps

  1. Click the drop zone above and select your PDF.
  2. Use the highlight, drawing, text box, or stamp tools to mark up the document.
  3. Click download — your annotations are flattened directly into the page content.

Why use this tool?

Annotating a PDF is useful for reviewing a contract, leaving feedback on a draft, marking up a diagram, or highlighting key passages in a document — without needing separate review software.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of annotations can I add?

Highlights, freehand drawings, text boxes, stamps, and notes are all supported.

What does 'flattened' mean for the downloaded PDF?

Flattening merges your annotations permanently into the page content, so they display correctly in any PDF viewer rather than relying on that viewer supporting separate annotation layers.

Is my document uploaded to a server while annotating?

No, all annotation tools run locally in your browser.

Can I remove an annotation after adding it?

Yes, you can undo or delete individual annotations before finalizing and downloading the document.

Is this tool free?

Yes, free to use with no signup required.