Edit & mark up

Shapes & arrows

Draw boxes, circles, lines, and arrows to highlight or explain anything on the page.

Upload your file here

Open in workspace PDF
1

Open your PDF

Drop in the PDF you want to mark up.

2

Draw shapes & arrows

Add rectangles, circles, lines, and arrows to highlight or explain anything on the page.

3

Save your changes

Export the edited PDF.

About this tool

Draw circles, rectangles, lines, and custom shapes onto your PDF documents — directly in your browser. Because PDFtone runs client-side, your modifications are saved locally without uploading your documents to any server.

How to draw shapes in pdf

  1. Open the PDF you want to modify in the workspace above.
  2. Select a shape tool (line, rectangle, circle) and configure colors and borders.
  3. Drag to draw on pages and download your updated PDF.

Common uses

  • Highlighting sections, diagrams, or charts with custom outline shapes.
  • Blocking out regions or sketching simple diagrams on page drafts.
  • Annotating technical blueprints or plans with boxes and markers.

Frequently asked questions

Can I resize or delete shapes after drawing them?

Yes, shapes can be selected, resized, moved, or deleted before you export the PDF.

Will shapes overlay or erase text?

Shapes are layered on top of page content. You can adjust opacity to keep text visible underneath.

Do my files leave my computer?

No. Drawing is done entirely client-side.

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