A PDF text editor is a tool that lets you edit the content of a PDF file directly, without having to start over from scratch. You can add, delete, or correct text, change the layout (font, size, colour), extract content without recreating the whole document, insert images, convert files, and even apply one or more signatures. All in a few clicks. And yes, it all happens online, in a single app: Soda PDF!
As soon as you upload your file, the editor opens instantly in your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge¡­ everyone¡¯s invited). The interface, clear and intuitive, gives you an immediate view of the full toolbox. No tech skills required; editing your PDF has never been this easy.
And the best part? Your edits appear in real time. What you see on screen is exactly what you¡¯ll get when it¡¯s time to export.

Absolutely! Our online PDF editor is a true alternative to Adobe Acrobat¡ªwith no need to download or install software, and no expensive subscription required. It¡¯s easier to use, and it works on any device AND covers all your essentials in PDF editing. Plus, many features are available for free. What¡¯s not to love? Check out the full list of tools included.

All the features! Just kidding (kind of). A solid PDF editor should offer full content editing, spotless data security, an intuitive interface, a professional-looking final result, and reliable performance. That¡¯s all!
Our solution checks all the boxes. Good news! Trusted by a growing community of users?¡ª152,000 is to be exact.

Yes, our editor is fully optimized for mobile devices, whether you¡¯re working on a phone or tablet. The interface is designed for touchscreens, making it extra smooth to use, and you¡¯ll have access to the same features as on desktop. Even on the go, editing your pages is doable and effortless.

At Soda PDF, your privacy is our top priority. Your files are transferred over a secure encrypted connection (HTTPS), stored temporarily, and automatically deleted after 24 hours. Whether your content is sensitive or not, you can edit in complete serenity.

Yes, you can! The editor automatically detects the fonts used in your document to preserve your unique style. If a specific font isn¡¯t available, no stress. The closest match will be suggested, so your layout stays true to the original.

Being able to edit a PDF in real time with multiple people? That would be amazing! This feature isn¡¯t available in our editor for now.
However, our tool lets you share your updated PDF directly via Dropbox or OneDrive. Each team member can then download the file, make their edits, and send it back to your shared workplace.

For sure! Our PDF editor fully supports the editing and creation of interactive form fields¡ªlike text boxes, checkboxes, or drop-down menus. Are you wondering what happens after export? Your forms stay intact¡­ and interactive. Perfect for fillable documents or ones that need a digital signature. Simple, fast, and seriously effective.

If your file is password-protected, our editor will automatically ask you to enter it before making any changes. For security and privacy reasons, we will NEVER bypass the protections set by the file¡¯s author. Data safety is our priority.

With Soda PDF¡¯s powerful form-editing tools, improving a PDF form is easy and almost enjoyable.
Here¡¯s how you can elevate your form step by step:
1. Add or edit interactive fields
Use the form tool to insert or update text fields, checkboxes, radio buttons, or drop-down menus¡ªperfect for making your form more dynamic and easier to fill out.
2. Reorganize the layout
Want a better order of form fields? With the drag-and-drop interface, rearrange fields, align them visually with guides, and adjust spacing for a clean, professional look.
3. Make it brighter (or simpler)
You can modify fonts, colours, and field styles to match your brand or make things more readable. A touch of clarity goes a long way.
4. Test before you share
Preview the form right in the editor to see exactly how it will behave once it¡¯s live to avoid surprises.

Most of our tools can be used at no cost within the limit of 2 files per day OR a document size of 3?Mb maximum, except for the editing, OCR, forms, reader, AI summarizer, translation, and chat with PDF features.
But here¡¯s the good news: you can try these tools without a subscription. For example, you can edit your PDF and see firsthand how well our PDF editor works. However, when it comes to downloading, printing, emailing or saving your file, it¡¯s only possible with a monthly plan or an annual subscription.

Absolutely! That¡¯s where OCR or (optical character recognition) comes in. It¡¯s a technology that can ¡®¡¯read¡° the text embedded in an image, like a scanned document, and convert it into editable content. You can learn more about what is OCR and how to use it.

Soda PDF is way more than just a PDF editor¡ªit¡¯s an all-in-one online PDF toolbox. Many features are available for free* (with daily usage limits). It¡¯s easier than ever to manage documents! With our online app, you can:
- Convert Word, Excel, PowerPoint (PPT), PNG, SVG or JPG into PDF, and vice versa
- Compress even your largest documents in seconds (hundreds of pages? Easy!)
- Merge multiple PDFs or split pages as you like
- Edit text, images, or layout with our editing tool

All of this is entirely online, no downloads or installations needed. Find our tools in the top menu or down in the footer (yes, that¡¯s what it¡¯s called).

No worries! The good news is our PDF tools are also available as a desktop version for Windows. That means you¡¯re covered wherever you work.