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PDFLance

Free Online PDF Editor

Add text, shapes, images, and signatures in your browser. Files never leave your device.

Drag and drop your PDF file or

Browse to upload

Support: PDF

Free forever
Start editing right away
No sign-up
Unlimited use
Works in the browser
Files stay on your device

Why edit PDFs with PDFLance

A focused editor that runs entirely on your device

  • Edit on the page

    Add text, rectangles, circles, images, and handwritten signatures

  • Easy to Use

    Open a PDF and start editing. No account and no install.

  • Free to Use

    No registration, no download, and no paid tier

  • No file upload

    Editing stays in your browser. Files are not uploaded to a server.

  • Private by default

    Your document never leaves the device you are using

  • English and Chinese

    Switch the interface between English and Simplified Chinese

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The editor runs in your browser. The PDF is never uploaded.

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User feedback

How people edit a PDF without sending the file anywhere

  • “I add notes to contracts without sending the file anywhere. It opens quickly, and the original stays on my laptop.”

    Marketing Manager

  • “I needed a signature on an internal PDF. I drew it in the browser and placed it on the page. No account, no upload.”

    Business Owner

  • “I drop in a diagram and a short label, then download the PDF. The Chinese and English switch is straightforward for our team.”

    Project Manager

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the PDF editor

  • Why do I sometimes see error messages?

    Check whether the file is corrupted or encrypted. If it is corrupted, try it again. If it is encrypted, decrypt it before opening.

  • Why does a large PDF load slowly?

    Big files take longer to render. Pages load as you scroll, so wait a moment on the first open.

  • Is my file uploaded?

    No. The PDF stays on your device. Editing runs in the browser.

  • Is it free?

    Yes. The editor is free. No registration and no download.

  • Can I sign a PDF?

    Yes. Draw a signature in the browser and place it on the page. This is a visual signature you draw, not a certificate-based digital signature.

  • Can I change text that is already in the PDF?

    You add new text, shapes, and images on top of the page. The original content stays in place. It is not rewritten as editable body text.

  • How do I save the edited PDF?

    Click Download. The new file is saved to your device. PDFLance does not keep a copy.

  • What can I add to a page?

    Text, rectangles, circles, images, and a handwritten signature.