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How to Edit PDF on iPhone

By Julian Wasser Writer
Jan 17, 2024
10 min
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How to Edit PDF on iPhone

We’ve all been there. You spot a mistake in a client agreement, need to add your signature, or want to make a quick change after a colleague's feedback — but your computer isn’t around. Armed with just your iPhone, can you tackle last-minute PDF edits? Let’s find out.

Can you edit a PDF on iPhone?

Editing PDFs on your iPhone is a breeze with PDF Guru — no downloads or updates needed. Just open it in your browser, make changes to your file, and you’re all set. Plus, we’re always improving and adding new features, so it keeps getting better. Our platform works completely online, making it accessible on any iOS device.

How to edit PDF file on iPhone using PDF Guru

Follow these simple steps to modify PDFs on iPhone and have it saved to your account in no time:

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  2. Go to the Edit PDF tool and upload your file.

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  4. Once your document is loaded, explore the available tools and apply your edits.

Review the document, hit Done, and complete the final steps to save it.

Can you edit scanned documents on iPhone devices? Consider it handled. With our advanced OCR tool, you can quickly turn text from images, scans, or photos into editable content.

Now, let’s explore a few use cases to illustrate how to edit a PDF on iPhone with PDF Guru.

How to write on a PDF on iPhone

You can add text to PDFs in a few clicks:

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  2. Select the Textbox tool from the menu.

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  4. Tap on the document where you want to insert the text.

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  6. Type your message and click Done when you’re finished.

How to edit text in PDF files on iPhone

You can easily edit PDF text on iPhone with these steps:

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  2. Click and hold the text box until you see the Properties option. Tap to open it.

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  4. Adjust Font, Thickness, Border Style, Fill Color, and Opacity.

For more complex scenarios, check out our guide: How to Edit Text in PDF Files. It includes tips for editing text using online tools and built-in software on your laptop or computer.

How to highlight PDF files

We provide two easy editing tools to help you highlight your PDF files with ease:

To highlight text:

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  2. Select the Highlight option from the toolbar, then tap Highlight again.

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  4. Drag over the text in your file to select it.

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  6. A pop-up will appear — choose the Highlighter icon to apply the edit.

To highlight an area:

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  2. Select the Highlight option from the toolbar and tap Area Highlight.

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  4. Drag over the specific area of the document to highlight it.

How to annotate PDF documents

You can comment on PDF files in a few clicks:

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  2. Select the Note option from the menu.

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  4. Enter your text and position the note where needed.

How to add a stamp to a PDF

You can also use our iPhone PDF editor to add a personal touch:

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  2. Open the Stamp tool and choose from options like Dynamic, Sign Here, Standard, or Custom.

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  4. Place it where needed.

Whether you want to annotate files or add text — PDF Guru is the best PDF editor for iPhone because we make the process simple and intuitive for your convenience. Try it out, and let us know your thoughts!