How to Make a PDF Editable.
Knowing how to make a PDF editable can be useful – and it’s very easy to do with the help of Adobe Acrobat Pro or by using our online PDF editor. They’re the perfect documents to share, and if amends need to be made, understanding how to make a PDF editable for others can save you a lot of time.
Whether you want to do a quick edit, adjust the layout, change phrasing or spell-check copy, it can all be done easily with help from Adobe Acrobat Pro. If you want to edit, to save time, you can also use the Find and Replace tool to quickly search for words in a document. Read on to discover how to make a PDF editable.
What you’ll learn.
- How to make a PDF editable.
- How to make a PDF editable for free.
- How to make a PDF editable on Mac.
- Frequently asked questions.
How to make a PDF editable.
Want to edit existing text on a PDF? Adobe Acrobat Pro offers an easy way to make a PDF editable and is available as a mobile and desktop app, as well as on the web. Below are five steps you can take to edit a PDF.
- Open your PDF file in Acrobat Pro.
- Click the Edit PDF tool. This can be found on the right-hand panel. A box will appear around all of the elements that are editable within the PDF file.
- You can use the editing tools to edit current text, add new text and update fonts. This can be done using the different selections from the Format drop-down list.
- Using the tools in the Objects list you can also add, move, replace, and resize images.
- Name your file and save it as a PDF.
How to make a PDF editable for free.
While you can’t make any edits to the actual text on a PDF without using Adobe Acrobat Pro, the free version allows you to add comments and notes to highlight edits.
- Select a PDF to edit either by clicking the ‘Select a file’ button, or you can drag and drop the file into the drop zone.
- Once Acrobat uploads the file, sign in to add your comments.
- Use the toolbar on the left to add text, sticky notes, highlights, drawings, and more.
- Click the three dots on the right and print or download your updated file or get a link to share it.
How to Make a PDF Editable on Mac.
Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Pro are both available to be downloaded onto Macs. Like on a PC, with Adobe Acrobat Pro you can fully edit PDFs, as well as create PDFs from scratch, make fillable forms, and more. To edit a PDF on a Mac, simply follow the same rules as on a PC.
- Open your PDF file in Acrobat Pro.
- Click the Edit PDF tool.
- You can use the editing tools to edit current text, add new text and update fonts. This can be done using the different selections from the Format drop-down list.
- Using the tools in the Objects list you can also add, move, replace, and resize images.
- Name your file and save it as a PDF.
Macs come with a native pdf reader called Preview. While this has some basic tools, if you want to be able to make more advanced edits, like amending existing text, you’ll want to look at using another advanced tool.
Frequently asked questions.
Why is a PDF not editable?
If a PDF is not editable, it could be encrypted or password protected. Also, you could be using a PDF reader which only allows you to read and not edit. You can edit a PDF by using Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Is Adobe Acrobat free?
Yes! The standard Adobe Acrobat PDF reader is free on our mobile app, desktop app, and directly on the web. While it has plenty of features, some tools are limited to Adobe Acrobat Pro. However, you still annotate and do plenty of customization to your PDF.
Is Adobe Acrobat Pro Free?
No, Adobe Acrobat Pro isn’t free. It’s a paid-for software which offers a wealth of tools. Available on our mobile app, desktop app, or directly on the web, you can easily unlock the incredible suite of tools available.
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