How do I edit a scanned PDF file without Adobe Acrobat?

Upload your docs to the pdfFiller editor and perform all the necessary edits directly in your browser. This will work for any of your PDFs, even scanned or downloaded files from the Web. The app is web-based and doesn’t require installation. You can access it from your Windows or Mac computer, tablet or mobile device.

How do I store a PDF that can be edited?

First, upload your file to pdfFiller. You can start editing it online right away or click “Done” and store it for later use. Each document you upload is automatically saved in the MyBox folder of your Dashboard and can be accessed anytime from any device you use.

How do I edit a PDF on a Mac?

There is no default app for editing PDFs on a Mac. You can go to the AppStore and download one of the many apps offered without knowing how effective it will be. Or you can use pdfFiller and easily edit your document online. This way proves to be the most effective for saving time and money.

How do I edit a PDF in Google Docs?

Open your PDF in the pdfFiller online application, go to Dashboard, then click the Mybox tab. Select your document and choose the “Google” button from the menu on the right. The Google Docs editor will open within pdfFiller. There you can edit your docs using all standard editing tools.

How do I write in a PDF document?

If you want to add text to a PDF, use the pdfFiller uploader to open your file in the editor. Add simple text fields or choose one of the other instruments from the toolbar. In both cases, you will be able to customize your text and drag it to the desired location on the page.

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Last updated on Jan 16, 2026

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Recently I needed to fill out several forms from my mortgage servicer. They emailed the forms in pdf format and wanted them signed and returned same day. I don't have a scanner available so I googled and found PDFfiller. I was able to get my forms filled out, signed, and sent back in a very short time. PDFfiller is very easy to use. It really saved my day!

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What do you like best?
I like how easy it is to create forms and to fill out PDF forms. I also like the mobile app.
What do you dislike?
It's a bit slow, and sometimes crashes, requiring you to start over
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Definitely get and use the mobile app
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
It makes it very easy to fill in forms that clients send me.

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I just signed up with pdfFiller I just signed up with pdfFiller I am a financial Advisor in Edmonton, Alberta Canada I have been a Broker for 46 years and I use to have an admin assistant that handled all my paperwork But now I work from home, no admin person or receptionist, I am Chief Bottle washer & Cook I chatted with Bob Today on a Technical issue on the size of a PDF, He was able to reduce it I am very happy I found pdfFiller, my new assistant that doesn't drink my coffee I will be referring associates to pdfFiller Thanks Barry Fisher, JBF Financial

Barry Fisher

Just a few suggestions I have used some other comparable products, but pdfFiller offers the online hosting that makes it super convenient for the user to fill out the form without having to download the form first. However, I have a couple of suggestions. I wish the pdfFiller could have the feature to automatically convert the raw entry data (e.g. phone number 1234567890) into the selected format (e.g. (123) 456-7890), instead of asking the user to enter it into the specific format. I also noticed the accident that some fields will be deleted accidentally when saving the edited version in LinkToFill. It happened several times to me when I was editing my file. Not sure if that's an internal bug or an accident from the internet interruption.

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