editpdffree.com

A free, browser-based PDF text editor. No subscription, no account, no uploads — everything runs locally in your browser.

Features

• Import PDF files
• View PDF pages
• Click on text to edit it
• Save modified PDF

Setup

1. Install dependencies:

npm install

2. Start the server:

npm start

3. Open your browser and navigate to:

http://localhost:3000

How to Use

1. Import PDF: Click on the file input and select a PDF file from your computer
2. View PDF: The PDF will be displayed in the viewer on the left side
3. Edit Text: Click on any text in the PDF to select it. The text will appear in the editor on the right
4. Update Text: Modify the text in the text area and click "Update Text"
5. Save PDF: Click "Save PDF" to download the modified PDF file

Technologies Used

• PDF.js: For rendering and displaying PDF files
• pdf-lib: For modifying and saving PDF files
• HTML/CSS/JavaScript: For the user interface

Notes

• Only text content can be edited (no images or other elements)
• The editor uses Helvetica font for replaced text
• Original formatting may change slightly when text is edited