Add or Visually Cover PDF Text

Place new text on a PDF or cover visible text with an overlay. Original text may remain recoverable, so this is not a redaction tool.

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How to use this tool

  1. 1Upload PDF.
  2. 2Choose a detected text area or add new text.
  3. 3Apply the visual overlay and review every page.
  4. 4Download the updated PDF.

Common use cases

  • Add a missing label to a form
  • Place a visible note on a PDF
  • Cover a non-sensitive typo visually
  • Add dates or reference labels

File limits

  • Visual overlay only — original text is not removed
  • Not suitable for redaction
  • Scanned/image PDFs support Add new text mode

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