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Add Shapes

Draw rectangles, ellipses, lines and arrows on a page.

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Place text, images, links, shapes and marks exactly where you want them on the page.

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Add a file to begin.

How it works

  1. 1Upload your file — drag it in or pick it from your device.
  2. 2Choose the options you need; defaults work for most files.
  3. 3Press Process and watch the progress in real time.
  4. 4Download the result. Anonymous files are deleted shortly after.

What this tool does

  • Accepts: .pdf · one file at a time
  • Produces: pdf
  • Runs on: the pdf worker, in an isolated process with a 3-minute ceiling
  • Account: required, because the result is stored in your workspace
  • API: available as toolSlug: "add-shapes"

Questions

Can a filled box hide text underneath?

It hides it visually, but the text is still there and still extractable. To remove it for real, use Redact PDF.

Which shapes are available?

Rectangles, ellipses, lines and arrows, with stroke colour and width, an optional fill, and opacity.

Security note

Files are checked to be what they claim (by content, not extension), processed in a sandboxed worker with no network, and deleted on the schedule your plan sets. We do not run antivirus and do not claim to — please do not upload files you do not trust. Read the security page.