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Draw on PDF Online Free

Draw on PDF pages with a freehand pen in any color and thickness, right in your browser.

  • No upload
  • No watermark
  • No sign-up
  • Mouse, finger or stylus

Draw on PDF pages online for free, the way you would with a pen on paper. Circle a number, point with an arrow, underline a sentence or sketch an idea, in any color and thickness. It works with a mouse, a finger or a stylus, and your file is never uploaded.

4 simple steps

How to Draw on PDF Pages in 4 Steps

Picking up the pen takes one click.

  1. Open a document to draw on PDF pages by choosing it or dropping it on the editor

    Open your PDF

    Click Choose PDF file or drag your document onto the editor above. The pen is already selected.

  2. Pen color, thickness and opacity settings to draw on PDF pages

    Choose your pen

    In the side panel, pick a color, a thickness and an opacity. The settings apply to your next stroke.

  3. A red circle drawn by hand around a bar chart with the draw on PDF tool

    Draw on the page

    Press and drag to draw. Lift and draw again for the next stroke. Each stroke can be moved or deleted later.

  4. Download the marked-up file after you draw on PDF pages

    Download your file

    Click Download and name your file. Your drawing is saved as sharp lines that print cleanly.

Example

Draw on PDF Reports to Point Out What Matters

A red circle and arrow around the best month, and a blue line under the next step. Six strokes, drawn by hand.

A chart marked up with a circle, an arrow and an underline after you draw on PDF
The basics

When to Draw on PDF Pages, and When to Use Shapes

Freehand drawing is quick and personal. It is perfect for circling, ticking, pointing and quick sketches, and it looks like real notes on paper.

When you draw on PDF pages with PDF Magic, every stroke is saved as vector lines, not a blurry picture, so it stays sharp at any zoom and in print.

For perfectly straight lines, neat boxes and arrows, use Shapes instead. For marking text, the highlighter snaps to the words.

  • Freehand pen

    Draw anything by hand, in any color and thickness.

  • Shapes and arrows

    Straight lines, rectangles, ellipses and arrows.

  • Highlighter

    Neat highlights that snap to the words.

Pen tools

Everything You Can Do When You Draw on PDF Files

Select any stroke to change it in the side panel.

Pen

A smooth line that follows your hand.

  • Smooth strokes

    Lines are smoothed as you draw, so shaky hands still look neat.

  • Any device

    Draw with a mouse, a trackpad, your finger or a stylus.

  • Keyboard shortcut

    Press D to pick up the pen at any time.

Style

Choose the right pen for the job.

  • Colors

    Black, blue, green, red, orange, purple, white or any custom color.

  • Thickness

    From a fine 0.5-point line to a bold 16-point marker.

  • Opacity

    Lower the opacity for a see-through marker look.

Edit strokes

Nothing is permanent until you download.

  • Move and resize

    Select a stroke to drag it or pull its corners.

  • Recolor

    Change the color or thickness of a stroke after drawing it.

  • Delete

    Select a stroke and press Delete. There is no eraser to fiddle with.

Save

Keep your notes.

  • Undo and redo

    Press Ctrl+Z to remove the last stroke.

  • Sharp in print

    Strokes are saved as vector lines.

More tools

Other Tools to Use When You Draw on PDF Pages

They open the same document in the same editor, so nothing is uploaded.

Add shapes and arrows

Straight lines, boxes, circles and arrows.

Highlight PDF

Mark text in five colors.

Add text to PDF

Type a comment next to your drawing.

Sign PDF

Draw your signature and place it.

Whiteout PDF

Cover mistakes on the page.

PDF Editor

Every editing tool in one place.

Draw on PDF online: a report with hand-drawn notes in the PDF Magic editor
Private by design

Private by Design, With No Upload

When you draw on PDF files here, the document is opened and marked up inside your own browser tab. It is never sent to our servers.

That makes it a safe choice for marking up plans, reports, homework and anything you would rather keep to yourself.

  • 0files uploadedYour PDF stays on your device.
  • 0watermarksYour notes look like yours.
  • 0accounts neededOpen the page and start.
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Works everywhere

Works on iPhone, Android and Computer

  • Windows
  • Mac
  • Linux
  • Chromebook
  • iPhone
  • iPad
  • Android

It works in any modern browser, with nothing to install. On a tablet with a stylus it feels like writing on paper.

Reviewing plans on site? Open them on your tablet, draw on PDF pages as you walk around and share your notes straight away.

Use cases

When People Use This Tool

Sometimes a circle and an arrow say it faster than words.

Feedback

Circle problems and point to changes on drafts.

Plans and maps

Mark routes, rooms and measurements.

Teaching and homework

Mark answers and draw diagrams.

Reports

Point out the numbers that matter in a meeting.

Sketches

Add a quick sketch or diagram to a page.

Proofreading

Mark corrections the way editors do on paper.

Pro tips

Pro Tips for Faster Results

  • Zoom in for detailSmall, careful strokes are easier when you zoom in.
  • Use a stylus on tabletsIt gives you the most control.
  • Pick one color per meaningFor example, red for problems and blue for ideas.
  • Use shapes for straight linesThe Shapes tool draws perfect lines and arrows.
  • Lower the opacityA see-through stroke works like a marker over text.
  • Undo anythingCtrl+Z removes the last stroke.
FAQ

Draw on PDF: Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to what people ask most before they start.

How do I draw on PDF?

Open your PDF, choose Draw, pick a color and thickness, and draw on the page with your mouse, finger or stylus. Click Download to save.

Can I draw on PDF for free?

Yes. Drawing and downloading are free, with no account and no watermark.

Can I draw on PDF online?

Yes. PDF Magic runs in your web browser, so you can draw on PDF files online on Windows, Mac, Linux or a Chromebook with nothing to install. Open your file in the tool at the top of this page to start.

How do I draw on PDF on my phone?

Open this page in your phone's browser, tap Choose PDF file and pick your document. Choose Draw and draw with your finger or a stylus. Then tap Download. There is no app to install.

Can I draw on PDF without Adobe Acrobat?

Yes. You do not need Acrobat or any other software. PDF Magic works in your browser, and the file you download opens in Acrobat, Preview, Chrome and every other PDF reader.

Is it safe to draw on PDF online?

Yes. PDF Magic does not upload your file. It is opened and changed inside your browser tab and never sent to our servers, so nobody else sees it. Close the tab and nothing is left behind.

How do I draw on PDF without losing quality?

Drawings are saved as smooth vector lines, so they stay sharp at any zoom and in print.

What is the easiest way to draw on PDF?

Open the file above, press D and start drawing. Pick a color and thickness in the side panel whenever you like.

Ready to Draw on PDF Pages?

No account, no upload and no watermark: open your document above and pick up the pen.

Open the editor

PDF Magic is the easy, private way to mark up a document by hand. Open your file and draw on PDF pages today.