How To Make A PDF Editable (2023)

If you have a PDF file that you wish to make editable, this is the place to be in.

Originally, PDF files were created to be read-only and not to be edited by anybody. Though, in time, this has changed.

Now's the easiest it will ever be to edit a PDF document. By the end of this post, you're going to leave with an editable PDF that you can change as much as needed.

Without any fuss, let's see how to make a PDF editable!

How to make a PDF editable (for free)

To make your PDF editable, upload it in our system and start making changes. It's really that easy to edit a PDF! Once you're done, you can save the changes.

1. Drag & Drop the PDF in the editor;
2. Start making changes;
3. Apply them;
4. Download your edited PDF.

On the left side of the screen you can see the fields that you can add to your now editable PDF document. For example, you can:

• Add your eSignature to the PDF;
• Start drawing;
• Fill out a form by adding text;
• Insert checkboxes;
• More.

There are so many things you can do with an editable PDF!

Pro Tip: You can get contract templates like the one in the image above from our library of documents. They're all free to use!

Can a PDF be editable?

The PDF format is not allowing a file to be editable. Though, use an online software to create an editable PDF. For instance, ours is free and works this way:

1. Upload your PDF document;
2. Start making changes (e.g. add text or a signature);
3. Apply the changes;
4. Download the editable PDF.

In the end, yes: PDFs can be editable.

Can you make an editable PDF without Adobe?

Yes, you can. There are many online solutions that help you make a PDF editable in just a few seconds. For example, SignHouse works for free:

1. Upload the PDF;
2. Make your edits;
3. Apply changes;
4. Download the file.

Making a PDF editable is really this easy nowadays.