Write on scanned PDF on Mac with a desktop application

Compatible with macOS Catalina and Big Sur
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What you get with pdfFiller for Mac

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Change text, highlight or blackout content, add signatures, convert documents into templates, and more. screen
Make a document fillable by adding fillable fields. Send it to your customers or colleagues and receive filled out copies right in your account. screen
Every change you make in a document is saved in the cloud, not on your computer. Storage limits? They don't exist. screen
Quickly add a ready-to-fill document from the built-in library instead of creating it from scratch. Contracts, agreement, tax forms - get the form you need in seconds. screen

Write on scanned PDF on your Mac like a pro with a desktop app

Deliver complete and compliant documents templates once and for good. Set up the pdfFiller application to develop and send documents with just a few clicks on Mac.

Get started and write on scanned PDF with pdfFiller for Mac with the app

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Install the desktop app
Download and install the version that suits your PC.
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Log in
Enter your account credentials or create a new one.
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Start editing
Create or upload a document and start editing in seconds.
Coming soon to pdfFiller for macOS
We’re currently focused on adding these features as soon as possible to the desktop app.
Collaboration tools
Sharing tools
E-signature automation
Have a question or want to suggest a feature?
Contact our Support, we’ll be happy to help.

What pdfFiller customers are saying about the desktop PDF editor app for Mac

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How to write on scanned PDF on a Mac with the pdfFiller desktop application

Virtually everyone eventually confronts the need to shortly write on scanned PDF ever so often. Are you wondering about what software is the best to download and install to your Mac device to do this? There are so many tools in the App Store, so we will make the selection process more simple. To save your time searching the internet for information, we’ve organized in detail how straightforward it is to install the pdfFiller desktop application for the Macintosh Operating System (macOS).

Get the application installed using the steps below and write on scanned PDF directly from your desktop

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Launch pdfFiller’s website in your browser
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Download an application software for macOS
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Go to Finder -> Applications -> pdfFiller
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Click on pdfFiller to install it
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Provide your account credentials or create a new one
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Upload a form or select one in fillable format from the built-in library
Now that you've opened the document, you're ready to write on scanned PDF. Get everything you need done in clicks. The user-friendly interface makes certain of that. It’s not overly challenging but instead is straightforward and gives quick access to common functionality. The neatly-organized guidelines make it easy to locate the tools you need in order to create, change, and sign professional documents on Mac computer.
What's more, you can enjoy document management from multiple devices thanks to syncing applications for different platforms. While your computer may be unavailable, the pdfFiller app for macOS ensures that you have access to all document templates and editing features from your Mac. Editing and signing documents immediately is a helpful time-saver for both work and personal use. Get rid of dull, time-consuming paper processes with pdfFiller.
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Questions & Answers

Below is a list of the most common customer questions. If you can’t find an answer to your question, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
In the Preview app on your Mac, open the PDF form. Click the Show Form Filling Toolbar button . Click a field in the form, then type your text.
Open the PDF in the Preview app. If it doesn't open in Preview automatically, control-click on the PDF, scroll to Open With, and select Preview. In the menu bar at the top of the screen, select Tools, then Annotate.
Edit a Scanned PDF on Mac with the OCR Feature Step 1: Open PDF to Access OCR Tool and Set Layout for OCR PDF. Open the PDF document and click on the "Recognize Text Using OCR" feature on the right panel. Step 2: Provide Language and Resolution Details. Step 3: Perform OCR and Edit a Scanned PDF on Mac.
In the Preview app on your Mac, open the PDF form. Click the Show Form Filling Toolbar button . Click a field in the form, then type your text.
Open the file in Preview by default, or control-click the file and choose Preview. Click Show Markup Toolbar. Click the Draw icon.
In the Preview app on your Mac, open the PDF you want to change. Do any of the following: Add a note: If the Markup toolbar isn't showing, click the Show Markup Toolbar button . Click the Note button , then type text.