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Add names, dates, notes, application numbers or short text to a PDF page.

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What is Fill PDF?

Fill PDF lets you type short text - a name, a date, an application number, a note - directly onto any PDF page and place it exactly where you need it, using X and Y position sliders. It is designed for simple filling tasks on forms that don't have interactive fillable fields, including scanned PDFs where there is no form structure to detect at all.

You choose the page, type the text, set the font size, and drag it into position using percentage-based sliders, then download a new PDF with the text embedded onto the page - all inside your browser, without installing any PDF editing software.

Common Use Cases

Situation	What Fill PDF does
Scanned form with no fillable fields	Adds text directly on top of the scanned page
Application needing your name and date added	Places short text precisely where required
Adding a reference or application number	Types the number at an exact position
Adding a short remark or note to a document	Overlays a note without altering the original content
Filling in a date field on a printed-and-scanned letter	Adds the date without reprinting the document

Step-by-Step Guide

1Upload your PDF

Choose the PDF document you want to add text to.

2Type your text and pick a page

Enter the text you need, set the page number, and choose a font size that fits the space available.

3Position with the X/Y sliders

Adjust the X (horizontal) and Y (vertical) position sliders as percentages of the page until the text lands where you want it.

4Add text and download

Click "Add Text" to embed it into the page, then download the finished PDF.

Tip: For multiple pieces of text, add and download one at a time, then re-upload the result to add the next piece - this keeps each position precise and easy to adjust.

Note: This tool overlays text on the page; it does not detect or fill structured interactive form fields (AcroForms). For adding a handwritten-style signature image instead of typed text, use Add Signature to PDF.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this tool fill in interactive PDF form fields?

This tool adds free-positioned text on top of the page rather than detecting and filling structured AcroForm fields. It works on any PDF, including scanned forms that have no fillable fields at all.

Can I add more than one line of text?

Add one line of text at a time, download the result, then re-upload it to add another line at a different position. This keeps positioning precise for each piece of text.

Is my PDF uploaded to a server?

No. Your PDF is processed entirely inside your browser. It is never uploaded to PDF Vault or any other server.

How do I know where the text will land on the page?

The X and Y position sliders are percentages of the page width and height, so 20% X and 80% Y places the text near the bottom-left of the page. Adjust the sliders and preview the result before finalizing.