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PDF Annotation

Use PDF Annotation tool to annotate, highlight, sign, organize, merge, and export PDFs while every file stays on your device.

5.01 reviews~32 usersBy
Free
Updated 2026-09-03

PDF Annotation screenshots

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Screenshots from the Chrome Web Store listing for PDF Annotation.

Overview

Mark up a PDF without sending the document to a website. PDF Annotation is a private PDF annotation app for Chrome where you can write, draw, highlight, sign, arrange pages, and export the result. Use it to annotate PDF files while every document stays on your device. The extension needs no account or network access. ✅ What you can do ✓ Draw freehand notes with adjustable color and line width. ✓ Add text boxes in multiple fonts, sizes, and colors. ✓ Mark areas with rectangles, ellipses, lines, arrows, or a highlighter. ✓ Place PNG or JPEG images anywhere on a page. ✓ Draw a reusable signature that stays in your browser. ✓ Reorder, rotate, duplicate, or delete pages. ✓ Add a blank page or insert pages from another PDF. ✓ Undo and redo annotation changes on each page. ✓ Export the full document or only the selected page. 🔒 Keep document review on your device This PDF annotation software processes documents locally and works as an offline PDF tool. The extension has no host permissions and does not upload your contract, coursework, report, or signature to an online PDF annotator.

Pros

  • Lightweight and fast — doesn't slow down your browser
  • Simple to set up with an intuitive interface
  • Free to use with regular updates
  • Works in the background without getting in the way

Cons

  • Requires extra browser permissions to work fully
  • Advanced settings can take time to learn

Who should use PDF Annotation?

Pricing

PDF Annotation is free. There is no paid tier to consider.

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Frequently asked questions

Is PDF Annotation free?

Yes, PDF Annotation is free to use.

Is PDF Annotation safe to install?

PDF Annotation is published by . As with any extension, review the permissions it requests before installing and remove it if you stop using it.

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