Is this PDF annotator free?

Yes. Our pdf annotator free tool is open to everyone. There are no subscriptions, no watermarks, and no sign-ups required.

Can I highlight text in a scanned PDF?

Yes! Because our highlighter works as a 'drawing tool' rather than a 'text selection tool', you can highlight anything—images, diagrams, or scanned handwriting—without needing OCR.

Do I need to download an app?

No. You do not need a drawboard pdf download or Adobe install. This tool runs entirely in your web browser (Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox).

How do I save my annotations?

Simply click the 'Download' button. We merge your drawings and highlights into the PDF file layer so they can be viewed on any other computer or printed out.

Can I remove the annotations later?

Once you download the flattened file from our tool, the annotations become permanent (for compatibility). If you think you might need to change them, keep a copy of your original clean PDF.

Does it work on an iPad with Apple Pencil?

Absolutely. Our tool supports touch inputs. Using a stylus on a tablet is actually the best way to use the drawing on a pdf document features for natural handwriting.

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