Annotate a PDF. Make every review note readable
An annotation should show where to look and what to check. Choose the tool that distinguishes an important passage, an area to fix, an arrow, or an instruction.
Steps
- Import the PDF and show the page to review.
- Choose Highlight, Text, Shape, or Draw for the type of note.
- Place the mark without covering necessary information.
- Review the exported copy and share it as the review version.
Match each note to the right tool
Highlight draws attention to a sentence, a shape frames an area, drawing points to a detail, and text adds a visible instruction. This helps the recipient understand what your mark means.
For a date or amount correction, use text detection instead. For a visual signature, use the signature library to control size and reuse.
Prepare a review copy
A contract can have a clause highlighted, a shape around a discussion point, and a note proposing an action. Keep the source wording visible when the wording itself is being discussed.
Before sending, check overlaps, marks near the page edge, and annotations placed over a signature. Open the final PDF in another reader.
Annotations and privacy
Review notes can reveal a negotiation or internal decision. They are created in the browser with the document; then control where you store and share the marked-up copy.
Free export carries its watermark. A clean-export credit or Pro removes it, but an annotation is still not a legal rewrite of the source.
Frequently asked questions
Do annotations change the original text?
No. They sit above the rendered page. Use detection when text itself must change.
Which tool frames a contract clause?
Use a rectangular shape to frame an area, or Highlight to draw attention to the words.
Can I annotate several pages?
Yes. Move between pages, add the needed marks, and review the complete copy before export.
Are annotations included in the exported PDF?
Yes. They are drawn into the exported result. Open the final file to check readability.