Complete PDF Editing Guide - How to Add Signatures, Checkmarks, and Drawings to PDF
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Need to sign a PDF or add checkmarks but don’t have the right software?
After reading this guide, you’ll be able to easily add signatures, checkmarks, drawings, and text without complex PDF editing programs.
No installation required.
No login needed.
Use it directly in your browser!
From contract signatures to checklist completion, your document work will become much more convenient.
Real-World Use Cases
Office Worker Kim
Drew a signature directly on a contract PDF and marked consent items with checkmarks.
Student Lee
Typed answers into the problem PDF from the professor and highlighted important parts like a highlighter.
Freelancer Park
Added comments as text to the client’s proposal PDF and marked sections needing revision with X marks.
Job Seeker Choi
Uploaded a signature image to the application PDF and completed all checkboxes with checkmarks before submission.
How to Edit PDF (3 Steps)
Step 1: Upload PDF
Drag and drop or click the “Upload PDF” button.
Supports files up to 100MB.
Step 2: Select Tool
Choose from checkmark, X mark, signature, drawing, or text.
You can freely change colors with 14 preset colors + custom color picker.
Step 3: Edit and Download
Click to add at desired locations and press the “Save PDF” button!
The edited PDF will be downloaded automatically.
iTool vs Other Tools
| Feature | Online Tools | Adobe Acrobat | iTool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free~Paid | $15/month~ | Completely Free |
| Size Limit | 10~20MB | Unlimited | Up to 100MB |
| Security | Server upload required | Software installation | Browser processing |
| Editing Tools | Limited | Professional | 5 tools provided |
| Installation | Not required | Required | Not required |
Key Features
5 Annotation Tools
Provides checkmark, X mark, signature (draw + image upload), drawing, and text tools.
You can also freely move the PDF with the hand tool.
Various Color Options
14 preset colors (black, red, blue, etc.) + custom color picker for your desired colors.
Different colors can be applied to each tool.
Text Formatting
Freely select font type (Nanum Gothic, Nanum Myeongjo, Times New Roman), size (8~72), bold, italic, and underline.
Drawing Options
Adjust line thickness in the 1~20px range with thin, medium, thick buttons or slider.
Zoom Control
Zoom adjustment in 10% increments from 50% to 200%.
Fit to width for perfect screen fit, and drag to move with hand tool.
Free Editing
Move all elements by dragging, resize to adjust size.
Accidentally added elements can be immediately deleted with Delete key or delete button.
Related Recommended Tools
- PDF Merge - Combine multiple PDFs and images
- PDF Split - Split PDF by pages
- Delete PDF Pages - Remove specific pages
Start iTool PDF Editing now to easily handle everything from contract signatures to document annotations!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I add a signature?
Click the signature button, then draw your signature directly or upload a signature image file.
Can I change the color?
Yes! Click the color button to choose from 14 preset colors or pick a custom color.
Can I edit PDFs with multiple pages?
Yes! Use the page navigation buttons to move between pages and edit each page independently.
Is my PDF sent to a server?
No! Everything happens right in your browser. Your PDF is never uploaded to any server, so it's 100% safe.
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