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How to Add Comments to a PDF Free (Sticky Notes, Text Notes)

Add sticky note comments and text annotations to PDFs for free. No software required — works in any browser.

Adding comments to a PDF is standard in document review workflows. FixMyPDF lets you add sticky notes and text annotations to any PDF for free.

Types of Comments You Can Add

Text box: adds a box of text directly on the page. Sticky note: adds a collapsible note marker at a specific point. Drawing: freehand ink annotation. Shape: arrows, rectangles, circles to draw attention to specific areas.

Steps

Go to fixmypdf.in/tools/add-comments. Upload your PDF. Select an annotation tool. Click where you want the comment. Type your note. Repeat for all comments. Download.

Review Workflow

For document review: use sticky notes on each issue, numbered or with a brief description. The reviewer can respond to specific points without altering the original document text.

Sharing Commented PDFs

The downloaded PDF contains the comments embedded. Recipients using Adobe Reader, Preview, Chrome PDF viewer, or any standard viewer will see the comments.

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