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Add text, highlights, annotations, shapes, and more to any PDF. No uploads, no accounts, no software to install. Full-featured PDF editing that runs locally.

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How to edit a PDF

Open your PDF

Launch PhantomEtch and open the document you want to edit by dragging it in or pressing Ctrl+O.

Use the annotation tools

Select from text, highlight, underline, strikethrough, shapes, freehand drawing, sticky notes, and more in the toolbar.

Save your edited document

When you are finished, save your annotated PDF. All edits are embedded directly in the file.

Frequently asked questions

What can I edit in a PDF?+

PhantomEtch supports adding text annotations, highlights, underlines, strikethroughs, shapes (rectangles, circles, arrows), freehand drawing, sticky notes, stamps, and signatures. You can also reorder, delete, and rotate pages.

Does editing affect the original PDF quality?+

No. PhantomEtch adds annotations as a separate layer on top of the original content. The underlying PDF content — text, images, vectors — remains untouched and at full quality.

What file formats are supported?+

PhantomEtch opens standard PDF files (.pdf). You can save your edited document as a PDF. The editor handles PDFs of all versions and complexities, including scanned documents and forms.

Is the PDF editor really free?+

Yes. Core editing features in PhantomEtch are completely free with no limits. No watermarks on your documents, no file count restrictions, no forced sign-ups. Just open and edit.