Annotate PDF — free forever
Add freehand notes and sticky notes to a PDF.
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.