Convert PDF to Editable PDF

Is PDF.Live an app to edit PDF documents? Yes and no. Our PDF editor and converter is a web-based app, which means you don't need to download and install software. It works with Windows and Mac computers, as long as you have an internet connection.

Great question. Some creators lock their documents so they cannot be changed; these are called non editable PDFs. Generally, this is to protect the contents of their documents so they can't be tampered with; likewise, it protects copyrights. An editable PDF is "unlocked" in terms of being able to make changes to the images, text and other elements on the PDF itself. Editable means it is capable of being changed or altered.

At the top of this page, you'll see a prompt that says "Drop a file here to Edit" along with a green button that reads "Select File to Edit." You can tap or click that button, navigate to your PDF and upload it, or you can simply click and drag your PDF to that "Drop a file here" workspace.

Any PDF can be converted into an editable version, as long as the owner of the document allows it. Learn more about how to lock, unlock, protect and unprotect PDF documents.

PDF Live allows a limited number of tasks every day for free, including converting PDFs into editable formats. If you need more, we offer reasonable pricing.

You probably wonder why PDF.Live and other online PDF editors require you to create an account. We get it. You want to make a PDF doc editable, make your changes, download the new PDF and be on your merry way.

To use our free online PDF editor, we do ask for an email address. We're transparent about what we do with your email addresses. You might get offers from us, but we don't sell your information to anyone else. The personal information also helps our free online editor technology remember you when you return, so you don't have to log in every time. To our knowledge, there are few free online PDF editors with no sign up required; nearly all of our peers are moving toward asking for at least an email address.

PDF Live's PDF editor allows you to leave comments, which is a key feature if you need to proofread a document and provide feedback. The text editor lets you strike out text, underline text, sign and stamp a PDF, insert images, and more. See more cool things PDF.Live’s editor tool can do.

Yes. You may convert any PDF, whether it was scanned into your device, emailed as an attachment, downloaded from a website, or uploaded by other means.