What it does
ActuallyFreeTools’s PDF studio shows every page as a thumbnail: drag to reorder, merge files (colour-coded), click ✂ to split, rotate and delete — then edit text, type in any language, highlight, draw, sign and redact. Save as one PDF, separate parts, a smaller file, images or password-protected. Free, no page limit, no watermark. Redaction re-renders the page so covered text is destroyed, not hidden. Everything runs in your browser; the file is never uploaded.
How to use it
- Drop your PDF onto the editor, or start from images or a blank page.
- Use the Pages view to reorder, rotate, duplicate or delete pages; double-click a page to edit it.
- Pick a tool — Edit text, Text, Sign, Highlight, Redact — and click on the page.
- Press Save PDF. Your edited file downloads straight away.
Questions people ask
Can I edit the existing text in a PDF?
Yes. Choose “Edit text”, click any highlighted run of text, and retype it. The original is covered and your new text is set in a matching typeface. It works on PDFs that contain real text; scanned pages need OCR first.
Is redaction permanent?
Yes. Pages with redaction boxes are re-rendered as images when you save, so the text under the box no longer exists in the file. Copying or searching cannot reveal it.
Can I type Arabic, Hindi or other languages?
Yes. Text in Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, Greek, Cyrillic and accented Latin is embedded with the right Noto font, and right-to-left text is laid out correctly.
Is PDF studio on ActuallyFreeTools really free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no daily limit, no watermark and no paid tier. Nothing is held back for paying users.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. PDF studio runs inside your browser, so your files are processed on your own device and never sent to a server. That is also why there is nothing to meter or charge for.
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Last updated 30 October 2026. ActuallyFreeTools tools run entirely in your browser.