Add Comments to PDF

Add Comments to PDF

Add text comments, sticky notes, and annotations to PDF documents for review and collaboration. Perfect for document review, feedback, and collaborative editing workflows.

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Complete Guide: Add Comments to PDF

Everything you need to know about using this tool effectively

What is Add Comments to PDF?

Add comments, notes, and annotations to any PDF document right in your browser. Insert sticky notes, text comments, highlights, and markup shapes to collaborate, review, and provide feedback on PDF files. Customize comment colors and icons, start reply threads, and download the annotated PDF ready for sharing.

This tool lets you add various types of comments and annotations to PDF documents. You can insert sticky notes at specific locations, add text annotations, highlight passages, draw attention with callouts, and use markup tools for collaborative review. All comments are saved directly into the PDF and visible in any PDF reader.

Key Features
Add sticky notes at any location on pages
Insert text annotations and callouts
Highlight text passages with color options
Draw shapes and lines for markup
Add reply threads to existing comments
Customize comment colors and icons
Common Use Cases
When and why you might need this tool

Document Review

Add feedback comments during collaborative document review processes

Proofreading

Mark corrections and suggestions directly on document pages

Student Feedback

Provide detailed annotations and comments on student papers and assignments

Design Critique

Add visual comments and markups on design proofs and mockups

How to Use This Tool
Step-by-step guide to get the best results
1

Upload your PDF

Click the upload area or drag your PDF file onto it. The document loads in the browser editor with all pages visible.

2

Add your comments

Click any location on a page to place a sticky note, highlight text, or draw a markup shape. Customize colors and add reply threads.

3

Download annotated PDF

Click the download button to save the annotated PDF. All comments are embedded in standard format and visible in any PDF reader.

Pro Tips
1

Use different colors to categorize comments by type or reviewer

2

Place sticky notes precisely on the content they reference

3

Keep comments concise and actionable for effective collaboration

4

Use highlight tool first then add a comment for precise feedback

Frequently Asked Questions
Will comments be visible in all PDF readers?

Yes, comments are saved in standard PDF annotation format compatible with all readers

Can multiple people add comments?

Yes, different reviewers can add comments and reply to each other's annotations

Can I edit or delete comments after adding them?

Yes, you can modify, reply to, or remove any comment before downloading

Do comments increase the file size significantly?

Comments add minimal overhead, typically less than a few kilobytes per annotation