JPEGConvert.com

PDF Editor Lite

Add text, highlights, shapes, images, or whiteout overlays to a PDF and export a new copy. Original content remains underneath; use Redact PDF when sensitive information must be removed.
PDF editor
Choose a file to start
Upload a PDF, choose an editing tool, then place text, shapes, highlights, whiteout, or images directly on the page before exporting.
  • Pick a tool on the left, then click or drag on the preview to place the edit.
  • Selected edits can be adjusted before export.
  • Preview each edited page before saving.
Works with PDF files.
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How editing works
What this does
This editor places new content over the PDF and exports an edited copy.
How to start
Choose a tool on the left, then click or drag on the page preview to place the edit.
Important
Original page content stays underneath overlays. Whiteout is not secure redaction.
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Click on the page to place text.
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Draw a box on the page, then apply the replacement.
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Click on the page to place the image.
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Drag to move the selection on the page.
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Preview
Edit preview appears here
Add text, shapes, highlights, or images, review your edits, and download the PDF.
  • The preview shows your current page and the edits placed on it.
  • Zoom controls help when you need more precise placement.
  • The final download action stays anchored near the editing stage.
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Click or drag on the page to apply the selected tool.
Working
Saving your edits
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Check edits
Review before export
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Status
Edits ready
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Start here
Choose a tool, then click on the page
The selected edit tool controls what happens when you click or drag on the preview.
  • Pick text, whiteout, highlight, shape, or image from the left panel.
  • Click the preview to place the edit, then drag it or use undo/redo until it looks right.
  • Download the edited PDF once each page looks correct.
This tool edits the exported PDF view. It does not reconstruct the original source document layout.
What to expect
How your edited PDF will behave after export
The final PDF writes your placed edits over the original page. It does not flatten or remove the content underneath.
Overlays
Placed over the original page
Text, highlights, whiteout, shapes, and images export in the positions shown, while original content remains underneath.
Original file
Not rewritten like a Word document
The tool edits the page surface. It does not reflow paragraphs or rebuild the original source file.
Best check
Review page by page before save
Use undo, redo, and page navigation before export so spacing and alignment stay intentional.
Whiteout only covers content visually. Use Redact PDF when sensitive information must be removed.
Edit summary
Review the current page before export
This preview shows the page with your text, shapes, highlights, whiteout, or image edits overlaid in place.
  • Current page: Page {{ currentPage }} of {{ pageCount }}
  • Undo/redo: Use the left panel controls if something needs adjustment.
  • Export: Download edited PDF once the page looks right.
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Next step tools
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Tip: press Ctrl/Cmd + K to search all tools.

How to edit a PDF

Choose a PDF

Load your PDF and choose the editing tools you need.

Download the edited file

Export a clean PDF with your edits applied.

Add and move text

Insert labels or notes anywhere on the page, then drag to reposition.

Highlight content

Mark important sections with colored highlights.

Replace text

Cover an area and place new text on top with OCR assist.

Shapes and boxes

Draw rectangles for callouts or framing.

Undo and redo

Step backward or forward as you refine edits.

Add images

Stamp a logo or graphic onto pages.

Whiteout is not redaction

Whiteout covers the page visually, but the original content remains underneath and may be recoverable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Use Replace Text to cover existing words and add new text on top. For scanned PDFs, capture the selection with OCR or run the OCR PDF tool first.

Yes. Use undo and redo to step through your changes, or clear the current page.

No. Whiteout is a visible overlay and does not remove the original content underneath. Use Redact PDF for secrets or personal information.

No. It writes overlays into a new PDF while preserving the original page content beneath them.

Need a hand with your file?

Check the supported formats and settings for your task. If the result isn’t what you expected, our support page can help you find the next step.

Get help | Contact support

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if (category === 'image' && isUtility) category = 'tool'; const labelMap = { jpg: 'JPG', jpeg: 'JPEG', png: 'PNG', gif: 'GIF', svg: 'SVG', pdf: 'PDF', heic: 'HEIC', jfif: 'JFIF', webp: 'WEBP', bmp: 'BMP', ico: 'ICO', word: 'DOCX', docx: 'DOCX', excel: 'Excel', xls: 'XLS', xlsx: 'Excel', mp4: 'MP4', mov: 'MOV', avi: 'AVI', mp3: 'MP3', aac: 'AAC', flac: 'FLAC', wav: 'WAV', webm: 'WEBM', cr2: 'CR2', arw: 'ARW', nef: 'NEF', raf: 'RAF' }; const formatLabel = (value) => labelMap[value] || value.toUpperCase(); function getFormatMeta(key) { if (key === 'check-my-file') { return {primary: 'Check', secondary: 'File', connector: 'dot'}; } if (key === 'prepare-for-ai') { return {primary: 'Prepare', secondary: 'AI', connector: 'dot'}; } const directMatch = key.match(/^([a-z0-9]+)-to-([a-z0-9]+)$/); const convertMatch = key.match(/^convert-([a-z0-9]+)-to-([a-z0-9]+)$/); const convertToMatch = key.match(/^convert-to-([a-z0-9]+)$/); if (directMatch) { return {primary: formatLabel(directMatch[1]), secondary: formatLabel(directMatch[2]), connector: 'arrow'}; } if (convertMatch) { return {primary: formatLabel(convertMatch[1]), secondary: formatLabel(convertMatch[2]), connector: 'arrow'}; } if (convertToMatch) { return {primary: 'Any', secondary: formatLabel(convertToMatch[1]), connector: 'arrow'}; } if (key.startsWith('compress-')) { return {primary: 'Compress', secondary: formatLabel(key.replace('compress-', '')), connector: 'dot'}; } if (key.includes('base64') && key.includes('decode')) { return {primary: 'Base64', secondary: 'Decode', connector: 'dot'}; } if (key.startsWith('base64-to-')) { return {primary: 'Base64', secondary: formatLabel(key.replace('base64-to-', '')), connector: 'arrow'}; } if (key.includes('-to-base64')) { const from = key.replace('convert-', '').replace('-to-base64', ''); return {primary: formatLabel(from), secondary: 'Base64', connector: 'arrow'}; } if (key.includes('base64')) { return {primary: 'Base64', secondary: 'Encode', connector: 'dot'}; } if (key.includes('ascii')) { return {primary: 'ASCII', secondary: 'Art', connector: 'dot'}; } if (key.includes('resizer')) { return {primary: 'Resize', secondary: 'Pixels', connector: 'dot'}; } if (key.includes('remove-pages')) { return {primary: 'Remove', secondary: 'Pages', connector: 'dot'}; } if (key.includes('crop') && key.includes('pdf')) { return {primary: 'Crop', secondary: 'PDF', connector: 'dot'}; } if (key.includes('pdf-editor')) { return {primary: 'Edit', secondary: 'PDF', connector: 'dot'}; } if (key.includes('unlock')) { return {primary: 'Unlock', secondary: 'PDF', connector: 'dot'}; } if (key.includes('protect')) { return {primary: 'Protect', secondary: 'PDF', connector: 'dot'}; } if (key.includes('pdf') && key.includes('metadata')) { return {primary: 'Clean', secondary: 'Metadata', connector: 'dot'}; } if (key.includes('metadata')) { return {primary: 'EXIF', secondary: 'Clean', connector: 'dot'}; } if (key.includes('background')) { return {primary: 'Remove', secondary: 'Background', connector: 'dot'}; } if (key.includes('crop')) { return {primary: 'Crop', secondary: 'Image', connector: 'dot'}; } if (key.includes('watermark')) { return {primary: 'Watermark', secondary: 'Image', connector: 'dot'}; } if (key.includes('upscale')) { return {primary: 'Upscale', secondary: 'Image', connector: 'dot'}; } if (key.includes('merge')) { return {primary: 'Merge', secondary: 'PDF', connector: 'dot'}; } if (key.includes('split')) { return {primary: 'Split', secondary: 'PDF', connector: 'dot'}; } if (key.includes('ocr')) { return {primary: 'OCR', secondary: 'PDF', connector: 'dot'}; } if (key.includes('sign')) { return {primary: 'Sign', secondary: 'PDF', connector: 'dot'}; } if (key.includes('trim')) { return {primary: 'Trim', secondary: 'Video', connector: 'dot'}; } return {primary: 'Tool', secondary: '', connector: 'dot'}; } function getIconClass(key, categoryName) { const toFormat = key.split('-to-')[1]; if (key === 'check-my-file') return 'bi-file-earmark-check'; if (key === 'prepare-for-ai') return 'bi-ui-checks-grid'; if (key.includes('ascii')) return 'bi-textarea-t'; if (key.includes('resizer')) return 'bi-aspect-ratio'; if (key.includes('metadata')) return 'bi-shield-slash'; if (key.includes('compress')) return 'bi-file-earmark-zip'; if (key.includes('base64')) return 'bi-journal-code'; if (key.includes('background')) return 'bi-scissors'; if (key.includes('crop')) return 'bi-crop'; if (key.includes('watermark')) return 'bi-type'; if (key.includes('remove-pages')) return 'bi-trash'; if (key.includes('unlock')) return 'bi-unlock'; if (key.includes('protect')) return 'bi-lock'; if (key.includes('editor')) return 'bi-pencil-square'; if (key.includes('excel')) return 'bi-file-earmark-spreadsheet'; if (key.includes('upscale')) return 'bi-arrows-angle-expand'; if (key.includes('merge')) return 'bi-files'; if (key.includes('split')) return 'bi-scissors'; if (key.includes('ocr')) return 'bi-file-earmark-text'; if (key.includes('sign')) return 'bi-pen'; if (key.includes('trim')) return 'bi-scissors'; if (toFormat) { switch (toFormat) { case 'jpg': case 'jpeg': return 'bi-filetype-jpg'; case 'png': return 'bi-filetype-png'; case 'gif': return 'bi-filetype-gif'; case 'svg': return 'bi-filetype-svg'; case 'pdf': return 'bi-filetype-pdf'; case 'word': case 'docx': return 'bi-file-earmark-word'; case 'xls': case 'xlsx': case 'excel': return 'bi-file-earmark-spreadsheet'; case 'heic': return 'bi-filetype-heic'; case 'webp': return 'bi-filetype-webp'; case 'bmp': return 'bi-filetype-bmp'; case 'ico': return 'bi-file-image'; case 'mp4': return 'bi-filetype-mp4'; case 'mov': return 'bi-filetype-mov'; case 'mp3': return 'bi-filetype-mp3'; case 'wav': return 'bi-filetype-wav'; case 'avi': return 'bi-filetype-avi'; default: return 'bi-file-earmark-image'; } } if (categoryName === 'video') return 'bi-film'; if (categoryName === 'audio') return 'bi-music-note-beamed'; if (categoryName === 'image') return 'bi-file-earmark-image'; return 'bi-gear'; } const formatMeta = getFormatMeta(lowerKey); const connectorIcon = formatMeta.connector === 'arrow' ? 'bi-arrow-right-short' : 'bi-dot'; const iconClass = getIconClass(lowerKey, category); const mark = document.createElement('span'); mark.className = `tool-hero-mark converter-mark converter-mark--${category}`; const iconWrap = document.createElement('span'); iconWrap.className = 'converter-mark__icon'; const icon = document.createElement('i'); icon.className = iconClass; iconWrap.appendChild(icon); mark.appendChild(iconWrap); const formatWrap = document.createElement('span'); formatWrap.className = 'converter-format'; const primary = document.createElement('span'); primary.className = 'format-pill'; primary.textContent = formatMeta.primary; formatWrap.appendChild(primary); if (formatMeta.secondary) { const connector = document.createElement('span'); connector.className = 'format-connector'; const connectorIconEl = document.createElement('i'); connectorIconEl.className = connectorIcon; connector.appendChild(connectorIconEl); formatWrap.appendChild(connector); const secondary = document.createElement('span'); secondary.className = 'format-pill format-pill--secondary'; secondary.textContent = formatMeta.secondary; formatWrap.appendChild(secondary); } mark.appendChild(formatWrap); title.classList.add('tool-hero-title'); title.prepend(mark); })();