Edit text in place
Tap existing text to change it, or tap anywhere on the page to add new text.
PDF Editor for iPhone & iPad
Edit any PDF
right on your phone.
Change text, fill forms, add your signature, highlight and more — all on your iPhone or iPad. Your files stay on your device, with no account and no ads.
On a computer? Scan with your iPhone or iPad camera to open the App Store.
- Made for iPhone & iPad
- No account needed
- Files stay on your device
9editing tools in one app
3 stepsfrom open to a shared PDF
On-deviceyour PDFs never leave your phone
iPhone + iPadbuilt natively with Swift & SwiftUI
How it works
How to edit a PDF on iPhone
Open, edit, share — and your original file is never touched.
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Choose a PDF
Open a PDF from Files, iCloud Drive, email or any app that can share one.
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Edit with the tools
Change text, fill forms, sign, highlight, add images, notes, links and shapes. Edits stay live until you apply them.
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Apply & share
Tap Apply changes to create a new PDF, then share it or save it to Files. The original stays as it was.
Editing tools
Nine tools to edit a PDF on your phone
Tap a tool to see what it does on a page.
Features
Everything you need to edit a PDF
A full PDF toolbox that fits in your pocket.
Smart Fill for printed forms
Finds blanks and checkboxes on printed forms and scans, so you can fill them without printing.
Sign with your finger or Pencil
Draw your signature once, save it, and place it on any document.
Highlight & mark up
Highlight, underline, strike through, draw, add sticky notes and shapes to point things out.
Images, links & whiteout
Drop in pictures from Photos or Files, add tappable links and cover content you want hidden.
Private by design
Editing, signing and exporting happen on your device. No account, no uploads, no ads.
Use cases
When you need to change a PDF
For the moments you’d otherwise hunt for a laptop.
Fix a typo or update a date
Correct a name, a number or a date in a finished PDF without going back to the original document.
Fill & sign paperwork
Complete forms and add your signature from the couch — no printing, scanning or posting.
Mark up documents
Highlight key passages, underline, add notes and draw on contracts, study material and reports.
Add images & links
Drop in a logo or photo and add tappable links to proposals, flyers and menus.
Your documents stay on your device
Opening, editing, signing and exporting all happen on your iPhone or iPad. Your PDFs aren’t uploaded, the original file is never modified, there’s no account to create and no ads. Read the full Privacy Policy.
FAQ
Edit PDF — common questions
How do I edit a PDF on my iPhone?
Open PDF Editor, choose a PDF, then pick a tool: tap existing text to change it, tap the page to add text, or use the other tools to fill, sign, highlight and more. When you’re done, tap Apply changes to create a new PDF you can share or save to Files.
Does editing change my original PDF?
No. The app works on a private copy and creates a new PDF when you apply your changes. The original file is never modified.
Can I sign a PDF on my iPhone or iPad?
Yes. Draw your signature with a finger or Apple Pencil, save it, and place it anywhere on the page. You can resize and move it before applying.
How do I fill in a PDF form?
Use Smart Fill. The app finds blanks and checkboxes on printed forms and scanned pages, and you tap one to fill it in. To recognise text on a page it uses Apple’s on-device text recognition.
Can I edit text in a scanned PDF?
A scan is a picture of a page, so there is no text underneath to change. For scans, use Smart Fill, Whiteout and the Text tool to write on top of the page.
How much does PDF Editor cost?
You can install the app from the App Store and try it with one trial export, which carries a small watermark, on documents up to 15 pages, with up to 3 Smart Fill fields per document and one saved signature. Optional Premium plans, managed through your Apple ID, remove those limits.
Are my PDF files uploaded anywhere?
No. Your PDFs are opened, edited and exported on your device. The app doesn’t need an account and doesn’t upload your documents.
Can I open a password-protected PDF?
Yes. If a PDF is protected with a password, the app asks you for it before opening the document.
Does it work on iPad?
Yes. PDF Editor runs on iPhone and iPad with iOS or iPadOS 17.0 or later.
Edit your first PDF today
Get PDF Editor and make your first change in under a minute.
Download on theApp Store
Or scan with your iPhone or iPad camera