Annotate PDF — free forever
Add freehand notes and sticky notes to a PDF.
Opens in the Annotate tool — you can switch to any other tool from the side panel once your PDF is loaded.
How it works
Drop your PDF on the Pelican Drop Desk.
Pick Draw to scribble freehand or Note to drop a sticky note.
Repeat across any pages you need.
Click Run and download the annotated PDF.
Use cases
Design feedback
Circle the bit that needs changing and drop a sticky note explaining why.
Document review
Add inline comments to a contract draft.
Lesson planning
Mark up handouts before printing.
Free account & email verification
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Your privacy
Your files are processed entirely in your browser — never uploaded to a PDF Pelican server. We only store anonymous analytics about which tools people use, never your file contents.
About this tool
Mark up a PDF with freehand strokes and sticky notes. Perfect for quick design feedback, marking up drafts, or pointing out fixes on a printed-looking page.
FAQ
Does the recipient need a special app?
No. Annotations are baked into the PDF, so any reader displays them.
Can I add multiple notes per page?
Yes. Switch between Draw and Note tools as often as you like.
Can I undo a stroke?
Hover the stroke or note and use the delete button. Per-stroke undo is on the workspace roadmap.