Annotate PDF guide
PDF annotation versus editing existing text
Use annotation to mark and comment on content; use additive editing to place new text, while neither workflow rewrites existing text in the current tools.
How these workflows differ
- Use annotation to mark and comment on content; use additive editing to place new text, while neither workflow rewrites existing text in the current tools.
- Choose the result that communicates the intended review without implying the source wording was changed.
What this annotation control does not support
One selected page per job with a fixed horizontal highlight band and optional visible note; no arbitrary text selection or freehand annotation.
FAQ
Can I select exact words or draw freehand annotations?
No. The current Annotate PDF control uses a fixed horizontal highlight band on one selected page, with an optional visible note.
What is the current input limit for Annotate PDF?
PDF; One PDF ≤50 MiB, ≤500 pages.
What does Annotate PDF create?
Adds a visible highlight band and optional note to the selected page; source content is not rasterized by default. One PDF ≤150 MiB with new annotation marks.