Edit PDF Text Online Free — Add & Replace Text in PDF

Q: How does text editing in FileBuddy work?

FileBuddy supports two workflows: "Add Text" writes new vector text anywhere on a page, while "Cover & Replace" visually covers existing text with a matching background box and places replacement vector text directly over it.

Q: Does Cover & Replace modify original PDF text streams?

No. Visual replacement draws an opaque background over the original text area and writes new PDF text above it. This ensures 100% document stability without risking PDF stream corruption.

Q: Can I edit text in scanned or image-only PDF files?

Scanned PDFs contain raster images rather than selectable text layers. While you cannot select scanned text automatically, you can freely use "Add Text" to position text or visual white-out covers anywhere on the page.

Q: Which fonts and text formatting options are supported?

You can choose between standard PDF fonts (Helvetica, Times Roman, Courier), customize font size from 8pt to 72pt, toggle Bold and Italic styles, select custom text colors, and set text alignment.

Q: Is my PDF uploaded to an external server?

No. All PDF rendering, text extraction, font embedding, and file generation run entirely inside your browser memory on your device.

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View key capabilities & tips

Add new text annotations or visually cover and replace existing text on any PDF page directly in your browser. Fine-tune typography, font size, text colors, and positioning with instant preview and zero file uploads.

Key capabilities:

Interactive text selection layer for pinpointing existing page text
Cover & Replace workflow: visually obscures original text with a matching background and writes clean PDF text on top
Add new custom text anywhere on portrait, landscape, or custom-dimension pages
Standard font support: Helvetica, Times Roman, and Courier with Bold and Italic styling

Tips:

For Cover & Replace, adjust the background color to match the page background (usually white #FFFFFF).
Use standard fonts (Helvetica, Times Roman, Courier) for optimal compatibility across all PDF readers.
On scanned or image-only documents without selectable text, use the "Add Text" feature to place annotations anywhere on the page.

Edit PDF Text FAQ

How does text editing in FileBuddy work?

Does Cover & Replace modify original PDF text streams?

Can I edit text in scanned or image-only PDF files?

Which fonts and text formatting options are supported?

Is my PDF uploaded to an external server?

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