Edit the real text, not a text box
Click a line and retype it. The original font, colour and layout stay put and paragraphs re-wrap as you go. Redact for real, fill forms, sign and OCR scans, all in your browser.
Stupidly simple PDF editing & sharing
Edit, share & manage any PDF in your browser.
Retype the real text in a PDF, fill forms, redact and sign, then share it as a link and QR code that never change. Your files never leave your device.
No sign-up to trySwap the file anytimeFree plan, no card
peadf.com/tools/edit-pdf
offer-letter.pdf
4 editsSelectAdd TextHighlightCheckRedact
Offer of Employment
Salary: £58,000Click any text to edit it
Start date: 1 September 2026
Previous salary:
Accepted:Jordan A. Sample
Your files
12 hosted PDFs · swap the file, the link never changes
Made for every kind of PDF
Restaurant menusBrochuresPitch decksResumesPrice listsEvent flyersProduct manualsLookbooksWedding invitesReal-estate sheets
How it works
Share a PDF as a link and QR code in three steps
Three steps, one pod: from file to shareable link before your coffee gets cold.
Drop in your PDF
Upload a document, deck, menu or brochure. Or send a design straight from Canva, Figma or Adobe.
Get a link + QR
We host it on a clean link and a crisp QR code you can download for print, posters or business cards.
Share, swap, track
Update the PDF anytime and the same link and QR keep working. Watch the views roll in.
Features
The online PDF editor that edits real text
Everything you need, nothing you don't. The simple parts stay simple and the powerful parts are one tap away.
One link, forever
Swap the PDF whenever you like. The link and QR never change, so reprints and old shares still work.
Download-ready QR
A sharp, scannable QR code in PNG or SVG, ready for menus, packaging and posters. Restyle it later.
See every view
Know how many people opened your PDF, when, and where, without bolting on another tool.
A viewer that just works
Recipients read the PDF in the browser. No downloads, no apps, no clunky plugins.
Straight from your design tool
Turn a Canva, Figma or Adobe design into a shareable PDF link and QR in a single click.
Private when you need it
Lock a PDF behind a password so only the right people get in.
The PDF editor
A real PDF editor, not a text-box overlay
Most online PDF editors paste boxes over your document. peadf edits the document itself, entirely in your browser, so nothing is uploaded and nothing looks patched.
Open the PDF editor
Editing is free. Downloading your edited PDF starts at 99p for your first week.
All tools
Every PDF tool, free and in your browser
A one-stop shop of free PDF tools that run on your device: no uploads, no watermarks, no sign-up. Pick a job and get it done.
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Pricing
Start free. Go ad-free when you're ready.
Free links show visitors a short ad. Upgrade from £11.99 a year to drop it, edit PDFs, and host more.
Editing and every tool are free in your browser. Downloading edited PDFs starts at 99p for your first week on any plan.
Free
Share with a quick ad
£0forever
- 3 hosted PDFs
- Link + QR code
- Edit the destination anytime
- Visitors see a short ad first
- Basic view count
Sprout
Lose the ads for less
£11.99/year
- Everything in Free
- No ads for your visitors
- 10 hosted PDFs
- Edit PDFs and download them
- Full view analytics
Most popular
Pea
For creators and regulars
£29/year
- Everything in Sprout
- 50 hosted PDFs
- Custom domain
- Deeper analytics
- Priority email support
Mangetout
For heavy sharers
£79/year
- Everything in Pea
- 500 hosted PDFs
- Multiple custom domains
- Lead capture and passwords
- Priority support
FAQ
PDF editor FAQ: good questions, plainly answered
Everything below is also marked up for search engines and AI assistants, so peadf shows up where people ask.
What is peadf?
peadf is an in-browser PDF suite: edit the real text of a PDF, fill forms, redact and sign, then host it and share it as a link and QR code. You can swap the file anytime without changing the link.
Can I edit the text in a PDF for free?
Yes. peadf lets you click the existing text in a PDF and retype it, free and in your browser. The original font, size and colour are kept and paragraphs re-wrap as you edit. You can also find and replace, make text bold or italic, and fix scanned files with built-in OCR. Editing is free; downloading the edited PDF starts at 99p for your first week on any plan.
Are my files uploaded to a server when I edit?
No. Every editing and tool action runs in your browser, so your file never leaves your device. There is no watermark and no sign-up needed to use the tools.
Can I update the PDF after I share it?
Yes. Replace the file from your dashboard and every existing link and QR code instantly points to the new version. You never have to reprint a QR code or resend a link.
Do recipients need an account or an app?
No. Anyone with the link or QR code opens your PDF straight in their browser. No sign-up, no download, no plugin.
Can I download the QR code for print?
Yes. Every PDF comes with a high-resolution QR code you can download as PNG or SVG for menus, posters, packaging and business cards.
How is peadf different from PDFDeck?
peadf edits PDFs and PDFDeck does not: with peadf you can retype the existing text, fill forms, redact and sign before you share. On top of that you get one-click links from Canva, Figma and Adobe, deeper view analytics, and a faster, friendlier experience.
Do I need to pay to use peadf?
No. Every tool and the full editor run free in your browser with no sign-up. A plan is only needed to download edited PDFs and to host files as links and QR codes, starting at 99p for your first week and then from £11.99 a year.
What am I charged after the 99p first week?
Your plan price, billed yearly: Sprout is £11.99 a year. Plans renew automatically and you can cancel anytime; cancelling takes effect at the end of the period you have paid for.
How do I cancel my subscription?
From your dashboard under Billing, in a couple of clicks. Your plan stays active until the end of the current period and you are not charged again after that.
Share your first PDF in seconds.
Upload a PDF and get a clean link plus a QR code. Free to start, no card needed.