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Draw on PDF

Add freehand drawings, shapes, and markings to your PDFs. Circle important sections, draw arrows, underline text, or sketch diagrams directly on any document.

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How to Draw on PDF

1

Upload Your PDF

Drag and drop your PDF file or click to browse. Your document loads instantly in the browser.

2

Choose Tool & Draw

Select pen, shape, or arrow tool. Choose your color and line thickness, then draw on your document.

3

Download Marked PDF

Save your annotated document. All drawings are embedded in the PDF file.

PDF Drawing Features

Freehand Pen Tool

Draw naturally with mouse or touchscreen. Create handwritten marks, circles, and underlines.

Shape Tools

Draw perfect rectangles, circles, and straight lines. Great for professional-looking annotations.

Arrow Annotations

Point to specific content with arrows. Direct attention exactly where needed.

Multiple Colors

Choose from a full color palette. Use different colors for different types of markings.

Adjustable Line Thickness

Set thin lines for details or thick strokes for emphasis. Control your drawing precisely.

Eraser Tool

Remove mistakes easily. Erase parts of drawings without affecting the rest of your work.

Works on Scanned PDFs

Unlike text tools, drawing works on any PDF including scanned images and photographs.

Undo & Redo

Made a mistake? Undo your last action or redo if you change your mind.

Who Uses PDF Drawing?

Architects & Engineers

Mark up blueprints, plans, and technical drawings with revision notes and changes.

Teachers

Circle errors, underline key points, and add visual feedback on student work.

Legal Professionals

Circle clauses, draw attention to specific terms, and mark documents for discussion.

Healthcare Workers

Annotate medical images, mark areas of concern, and add visual notes to reports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I draw on a PDF?

Upload your PDF, select the Draw tool, choose your color and line thickness, then click and drag on the page to draw.

Can I draw shapes like circles and rectangles?

Yes, select the shape tool (rectangle, circle, or line) and click-drag to create the shape. Shapes can be resized after placing.

How do I erase something I drew?

Use the Eraser tool to remove parts of drawings, or use Undo to reverse recent strokes. You can also select and delete drawings.

Can I draw on scanned documents?

Yes! Drawing works on any PDF including scanned images. This makes it perfect for marking up scanned paperwork.

Will my drawings print properly?

Yes, all drawings are embedded at high quality and print exactly as they appear on screen.

Can I use a stylus or touch screen?

Yes, our drawing tools work with mouse, touchscreen, and stylus. Touch devices often provide the most natural drawing experience.

What colors are available?

We offer a full color palette including red, blue, green, yellow, black, and many more. Choose the perfect color for your markings.

Can I draw on multiple pages?

Yes, navigate through your document and add drawings to any page. All annotations are saved together.

Do drawings work in all PDF readers?

Yes, drawings are embedded as standard PDF annotations visible in Adobe Reader, Preview, and all major applications.

Is my document stored online?

No, all processing happens locally in your browser. Your PDFs never leave your device.

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Add visual annotations, mark important areas, and enhance your documents for free.

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