Firm Beacon

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Edit a PDF online

Add one text or freehand annotation to a PDF page, then download the edited copy. The source document stays on your device.

Choose one PDF up to 50 MiB and 50 pages. The file is read in your browser and is not uploaded or saved.

PDF editing questions

Can I edit a PDF without uploading it?

Yes. The selected PDF is read in your browser and the edited copy is created locally. The file is not sent to Firm Beacon or saved by this tool.

What can I change?

This tool adds one text or freehand annotation to a selected page. It does not rewrite existing PDF text.

Is this redaction?

No. An annotation does not remove underlying content. Do not use it to hide confidential information.

What are the limits?

The tool accepts one PDF up to 50 MiB and 50 pages. Keep the original and review the edited copy before sharing it.

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