You're reviewing a document and you need to leave feedback. You could email a list of comments, but that's messy. Or you could annotate the PDF directly — add sticky notes, text boxes, and comments right on the page.
Types of annotations
- Sticky notes: Leave comments that appear as yellow notes on the page.
- Text boxes: Add additional text anywhere on the page.
- Highlights: Mark important text with a colored highlight.
- Drawings: Add freehand drawings or shapes.
How to annotate a PDF
- Open PDFly's Annotate PDF tool.
- Upload your PDF.
- Click "Add Sticky Note" or "Add Text Box" from the toolbar.
- Click anywhere on the page to place your annotation.
- Type your comment and adjust the position if needed.
- Download your annotated PDF.
Best practices for annotations
- Be specific: Place annotations near the relevant text or section.
- Use color coding: Different colors for different types of feedback.
- Keep it concise: Short, clear comments are more useful than long paragraphs.
- Review before sending: Check that your annotations are clear and complete.
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Open Annotate PDF ToolFrequently Asked Questions
Can I remove or edit annotations after adding them?
Yes — most tools let you click on an annotation to edit or delete it before saving.
Do annotations appear in the final PDF?
Yes — annotations are embedded in the PDF and will be visible to anyone who opens it.
Can I annotate a scanned PDF?
Yes — annotations work on any PDF, including scanned documents.