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Add Shapes to PDF Online Free

Add shapes to PDF pages: boxes, circles, lines and arrows in any color, right in your browser.

  • No upload
  • No watermark
  • No sign-up
  • Boxes, circles, lines, arrows

Add shapes to PDF pages online for free, right in your browser. Draw rectangles, ellipses, straight lines and arrows, then choose the border, the fill, the thickness and how see-through they are. Your file is never uploaded.

4 simple steps

How to Add Shapes to PDF Pages in 4 Steps

Each shape takes one drag.

  1. Shapes menu with rectangle, ellipse, line and arrow to add shapes to PDF files

    Pick a shape

    Open your PDF, then choose a rectangle, an ellipse, a line or an arrow from the Shapes menu. Or press R, E, L or A.

  2. Border, fill, thickness and opacity settings to add shapes to PDF pages

    Choose the style

    In the side panel, pick a border color, a fill color or no fill, a thickness and an opacity.

  3. A see-through yellow box drawn after you add shapes to PDF plans

    Drag on the page

    Drag from one corner to the other. For lines and arrows, drag from the start point to the end point.

  4. Download the marked-up plan after you add shapes to PDF pages

    Download your file

    Click Download and name your file. Shapes stay sharp at any zoom and in print.

Example

Add Shapes to PDF Plans, Maps and Diagrams

A market hall layout with the food stalls boxed in yellow, first aid circled in red and a blue arrow from the entrance.

A hall layout marked with a box, a circle and an arrow using add shapes to PDF
The basics

Which Shape to Use When You Add Shapes to PDF Pages

Shapes are the tidy way to point things out. Where a freehand circle can look rushed, a shape is perfectly straight and even, which suits plans, forms and anything you will share.

When you add shapes to PDF pages with PDF Magic, they are saved as vector drawings, so they stay crisp however far you zoom in.

A shape with a light, see-through fill works like a highlighter for whole areas: rooms on a plan, sections of a form or parts of a chart.

  • Rectangle and ellipse

    Frame an area or circle a detail. With or without a fill.

  • Arrow

    Point from a note to the thing it is about.

  • Line

    Divide sections, connect items or mark a route.

Shape tools

Everything You Can Do When You Add Shapes to PDF Files

Select any shape to change it in the side panel.

Four shapes

The ones you need most.

  • Rectangle (R)

    Boxes, frames and see-through areas.

  • Ellipse (E)

    Circles and ovals around details.

  • Line (L) and arrow (A)

    Straight lines and arrows in any direction.

Style

Make it clear, or keep it subtle.

  • Border color

    Seven colors, or any custom color.

  • Fill

    White, yellow, green, blue, pink, dark or no fill at all.

  • Thickness

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

  • Opacity

    Make a shape see-through, from 10% to 100%.

Arrange

Put every shape in place.

  • Move and resize

    Drag a shape or pull its handles.

  • Layers

    Bring a shape to the front or send it back.

  • Duplicate

    Press Ctrl+D to copy a styled shape.

Label and save

Finish the job.

  • Add labels

    Type a label next to a shape with the Text tool.

  • Undo

    Press Ctrl+Z to step back.

  • Sharp output

    Shapes are saved as vector drawings.

More tools

Other Tools to Use When You Add Shapes to PDF Pages

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

Draw on PDF

Freehand notes and sketches.

Add text to PDF

Label your shapes.

Highlight PDF

Mark text in five colors.

Whiteout PDF

Cover parts of the page in white.

Add image to PDF

Place logos and pictures.

PDF Editor

Every editing tool in one place.

Add shapes to PDF online: a market floor plan with boxes and arrows in the PDF Magic editor
Private by design

Private by Design, With No Upload

When you add shapes to 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 building plans, internal reports and anything you would rather keep private.

  • 0files uploadedYour PDF stays on your device.
  • 0watermarksYour marks 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, drag with your finger or a stylus to draw each shape.

Walking a venue with a floor plan? Add shapes to PDF pages as you go and share the marked-up plan straight away.

Use cases

When People Use This Tool

Wherever you need to show where something is.

Floor plans

Mark rooms, exits and furniture.

Event layouts

Show stalls, stages and entrances.

Reports and charts

Circle the numbers that matter.

Forms

Box the sections someone must complete.

Teaching

Point to parts of diagrams and maps.

Screenshots

Frame buttons and settings in how-to guides.

Pro tips

Pro Tips for Faster Results

  • Use see-through fillsA 50% fill marks an area without hiding it.
  • Keep a color codeFor example, red for problems and blue for directions.
  • Duplicate for a seriesStyle one box, then press Ctrl+D for the rest.
  • Label everythingA short label next to each shape saves questions.
  • Zoom in for precisionSmall shapes are easier to place when zoomed in.
  • Undo anythingCtrl+Z removes the last shape.
FAQ

Add Shapes to PDF: Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to what people ask most before they start.

How do I add shapes to PDF?

Open your PDF, choose a rectangle, ellipse, line or arrow from Shapes, and drag on the page. Set the border, fill and thickness, then click Download.

Can I add shapes to PDF for free?

Yes. Adding shapes and downloading are free, with no account and no watermark.

Can I add shapes to PDF online?

Yes. PDF Magic runs in your web browser, so you can add shapes to 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 add shapes to PDF on my phone?

Open this page in your phone's browser, tap Choose PDF file and pick your document. Choose a shape and drag your finger on the page. Then tap Download. There is no app to install.

Can I add shapes to 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 add shapes to 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 add shapes to PDF without losing quality?

Shapes are saved as vector drawings, so they stay crisp at any zoom and in print.

What is the easiest way to add shapes to PDF?

Open the file above, press R for a box, E for a circle, L for a line or A for an arrow, and drag.

Ready to Add Shapes to PDF Pages?

No account, no upload and no watermark: open your document above and start drawing.

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