PDF Editor · Open Source

Annotate, fill and merge PDFs right in your browser

pdf-annotate is a lightweight Windows app that lets you add text, highlights, stamps and freehand ink, fill interactive forms, merge pages and export clean annotated PDFs — no cloud upload, no subscriptions.

120K+ Downloads
v2.4.1 Latest release
Windows 10 / 11 Platform
Free & open source License

Everything you need to mark up a PDF

Built for reviewers, students and teams who need fast, precise PDF editing without the bloat.

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Add Text Anywhere

Drop text boxes on any page, pick fonts and sizes, and reposition content with pixel-level control.

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Highlights & Ink

Highlight passages or draw freehand ink with pressure-smoothed strokes to comment directly on the page.

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Stamps & Markers

Apply approval, review and custom stamps in seconds to make document status instantly clear.

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Fill Interactive Forms

Complete AcroForm fields, checkboxes and radio buttons, then flatten or save with your answers intact.

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Merge & Reorder Pages

Combine multiple PDFs, delete duplicates and drag pages into the exact order you need before export.

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Local & Private

All rendering and editing happens on your machine — your documents never leave your Windows device.

How it works

From download to exported PDF in under a minute.

1

Download & install

Grab the latest Windows build from gitscore.cc and run the installer. No account or license key required.

2

Open and annotate

Drag a PDF into the app, then add text, highlights, stamps, ink or fill form fields with the toolbar.

3

Export your PDF

Merge or reorder pages if needed, then save a flattened annotated PDF ready to share or print.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about pdf-annotate and the Windows release.

Is pdf-annotate really free?+
Yes. pdf-annotate is free and open source. You can download the Windows build, use every annotation and form-filling feature, and inspect or contribute to the source code on GitHub.
Do my PDFs get uploaded to a server?+
No. All parsing, rendering and editing runs locally on your Windows machine. Nothing is uploaded, so confidential contracts and internal documents stay private.
Which Windows versions are supported?+
The current release targets Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit). A portable build is also included in the download package for users who prefer not to install anything.
Will annotations stay editable after export?+
By default exports are flattened so annotations display identically everywhere. You can also save the project file to keep text, ink and stamps editable for future revisions.

Start annotating PDFs today

Download pdf-annotate for Windows and turn any PDF into a reviewable, fillable document in seconds.

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