Edit and sign
Add text to a PDF
Fill in any document, even one without form fields.
How it works
Open your PDF.
Click “Text”, type, then place it on the page.
Set size and color, then download the PDF.
Why choose Papetal?
100% private
Everything is processed in your browser. No document, signature or photo is ever uploaded to a server.
Free, no sign-up
No account, no watermark, no page or size limit. Personal and business use allowed.
Fast
No upload, no queue: your files are processed instantly, even large PDFs.
Local history
Your recent files are kept in your browser. Delete them one by one or all at once, whenever you like.
Ready-made templates
Resignation and cancellation letters, complaints… plus your own templates, saved on your device.
Desktop and mobile
Every tool works on phones. The scanner even uses your camera directly.
Frequently asked questions
Can I edit the existing PDF text?
No, the tool adds text on top. To hide existing text, use “Redact information”.
My PDF has form fields, what should I use?
Use “Fill a PDF form” instead: it detects fields automatically.
Are accented characters supported?
Yes, Western European characters (é, è, à, ç, ñ, ü…) are supported.