Highlight PDF
Highlight text in any PDF document. Choose from multiple colors to mark important passages.
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How to Highlight a PDF
Three simple steps. No account needed.
Upload your PDF
Click the button above or drag and drop the PDF you want to highlight.
Select and highlight text
Choose a highlight color, then select the text you want to highlight. The highlight is applied instantly.
Download highlighted PDF
Save and download your PDF with all highlights included.
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Common Questions
Everything you need to know
How do I highlight text in a PDF?
Upload your PDF, select the highlight tool and choose a color, then click and drag over the text you want to highlight. It's applied instantly.
What colors can I use to highlight?
We offer yellow, green, blue, pink, and orange highlight colors. Choose the color that best fits your needs.
Can I highlight a scanned PDF?
Highlighting works best on PDFs with selectable text. For scanned documents, use our OCR tool first to make the text selectable.
Will the highlights be visible to others?
Yes! Highlights are embedded in the PDF and visible to anyone who opens the document in any PDF viewer.
Can I remove highlights?
Yes, you can remove highlights before downloading. Most PDF viewers also allow you to remove or edit highlights in the downloaded file.
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