# Add text overlay

> Click to place text overlays for corrections and labels. Free add text to PDF — does not rewrite original fonts. No upload.

Canonical: https://mypdf.space/tools/add-text
Last updated: 2026-10-26

## Short answer

Add text overlay runs entirely in your browser. Click to place text overlays for corrections and labels. Adds a layer — does not rewrite original PDF fonts. No account, no watermark, and the file never leaves your device.

## About this tool

Click to place text overlays for corrections and labels. Adds a layer — does not rewrite original PDF fonts.

Place text overlays for corrections and labels — does not rewrite original PDF fonts.

Click to place text overlays for corrections and labels. Adds a text layer — it does not rewrite original PDF fonts.

## How to use

1. Open your PDF.
2. Click the page to place or edit overlay text.
3. Apply and download.

## What you need

- One PDF

## Notes

- Adds a new text overlay layer — it does not edit the original PDF fonts/glyphs.
- Unsupported characters may be skipped when saving.

## FAQ

### Does this edit the original glyphs?

No. It adds a new text overlay layer. Unsupported characters may be skipped when saving with standard PDF fonts.

### When should I use Add text vs Fill & sign?

Use Fill & sign for AcroForm fields. Use Add text for free labels and corrections on pages without fields.

### Does Add text upload my file?

No. Overlays are applied in your browser only.

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