Annotate PDF
Professional PDF annotation with highlights, shapes, sticky notes, stamps, and layer management.
Drop PDF files here
or browse files from your computer
Max 50MBPrivacy prioritized
Full Annotation Toolkit
Text Markup
Highlight, underline, strikethrough
Freehand Drawing
Draw shapes and annotations
Stamps
15+ professional stamp presets
Comments
Sticky notes with reply threads
Layers
Organize annotations by layer
Export
JSON and XFDF formats
Industry-Standard Features
- • Text Markup: Highlight, underline, strikethrough with custom colors: Highlight, underline, strikethrough with custom colors
- • Shapes: Rectangle, circle, arrow, line drawing tools: Rectangle, circle, arrow, line drawing tools
- • Sticky Notes: Add comments with reply threads: Add comments with reply threads
- • Stamps: Approved, Rejected, Draft, Confidential + 11 more: Approved, Rejected, Draft, Confidential + 11 more
- • Layer Management: Organize annotations, toggle visibility, lock layers: Organize annotations, toggle visibility, lock layers
- • Export/Import: JSON and XFDF format support: JSON and XFDF format support
- • Keyboard Shortcuts: V (Select), H (Highlight), T (Text), P (Pencil), etc.: V (Select), H (Highlight), T (Text), P (Pencil), etc.
Guide
How to Annotate a PDF
Add highlights, comments, and markup to your PDF in three easy steps.
1
Upload PDF
Upload the PDF file you want to annotate.
2
Add Annotations
Highlight text, add sticky notes, draw shapes, or insert comments using the toolbar.
3
Save & Download
Click 'Save Annotations' and download your annotated PDF.
FAQ
Annotate PDF FAQ
Common questions about annotating PDF documents.
What annotation types are supported?
Highlights, underlines, strikethroughs, sticky notes, text boxes, arrows, shapes, and freehand drawing.
Can others see my annotations?
Yes. Annotations are embedded in the PDF and visible to anyone who opens the file.
Can I remove annotations later?
Yes. Upload the annotated PDF and use the annotation editor to select and delete specific annotations.
Is this tool free?
Yes. DocMint's annotation tool is completely free with no signup required.