Tools in This Collection
PDF Rotator
Rotate individual pages or all pages by 90, 180, or 270 degrees
PDF Watermark
Add DRAFT, CONFIDENTIAL, or custom text overlay to every page
PDF Page Numbers
Add sequential page numbers to header or footer
PDF Annotate
Add text comments and callouts at specific page positions
PDF Redact
Permanently remove sensitive information with solid black redaction boxes
PDF Editing Workflow
Editing a PDF after the fact — fixing orientation, adding identifying overlays, numbering pages, or removing sensitive content — used to require desktop software. These five browser-based tools handle the most common post-production PDF editing tasks, all without uploading your files.
Fixing Page Orientation
The PDF Rotator fixes scanned pages that came in sideways or upside-down. Rotate individual pages or all pages by 90, 180, or 270 degrees. Common scenario: a document scanned on a flatbed scanner where some pages were placed horizontally — the rotator fixes those pages without affecting the rest of the document.
Adding Watermarks and Overlays
The PDF Watermark tool adds a text overlay — DRAFT, CONFIDENTIAL, DO NOT DISTRIBUTE, or any custom text — diagonally across every page. Adjustable opacity ensures the watermark is visible without obscuring the document content below. Useful for review copies, demo documents, and internal-only versions of materials shared externally.
Adding Page Numbers
The PDF Page Numbers tool adds sequential numbering to the header or footer. Choose position (left, center, right), font size, and starting number. Particularly useful for assembling documents from multiple sources that arrive without consistent numbering — contracts with exhibits, reports with appendices, or any document assembled from parts.
Annotating and Redacting
The PDF Annotate tool adds text comments and callouts at specific positions on a page — useful for review workflows where you need to mark up a document before sending it back. The PDF Redact tool permanently covers selected areas with a solid black rectangle. Unlike simply drawing a black box over text, proper redaction removes the underlying text from the PDF structure — the content cannot be recovered by selecting the covered area or inspecting the file.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I fix a scanned PDF where some pages are sideways?
Use the PDF Rotator. Load the PDF, select the pages that need rotating (or apply to all), choose 90 or 270 degrees depending on which direction they're turned, and download the corrected PDF. Individual page rotation is supported so you can fix just the sideways pages without affecting the rest.
What is the difference between a watermark and a header?
A watermark is a semi-transparent overlay printed diagonally across the full page, visible behind the main content. A header is text placed at the top margin of each page, above the main content area. Use a watermark for DRAFT or CONFIDENTIAL labels; use headers/footers for page numbers, document titles, or dates.
Does PDF redaction actually remove the text, or just cover it?
Proper redaction removes the underlying text from the PDF structure — it cannot be recovered by selecting the covered area, copying, or searching the document. Simply drawing a black rectangle over text does not redact it; the original text remains in the file and can be exposed by removing the shape. The PDF Redact tool permanently removes the covered content.
Can I add page numbers starting from a number other than 1?
Yes. The PDF Page Numbers tool lets you set the starting number. This is useful for documents where the first few pages are a cover and table of contents, and you want page numbering to begin at the first chapter page. Set the starting number to whatever value corresponds to the document's internal pagination.