PDF Annotator
Add location-pinned comments, highlights, drawings, and markup directly to PDFs. Pin feedback to exact spots on the page and collaborate with precise annotation—no software installation required for reviewers.
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What is a PDF Annotator?
A PDF annotator is an online tool for adding comments, highlights, drawings, and markup to PDF documents. Notes are pinned to exact locations on the page so reviewers can point to precisely what needs to change. PDF annotators replace the need to print documents or juggle email attachments during review cycles.
How to Annotate PDFs Online
Add location-pinned comments, highlights, drawings, and markup to your PDFs. Follow these steps to upload, annotate, and share with your team or clients—all in your browser.
Upload Your PDF
Upload your PDF to a Kreatli project. Your file is stored with version history so you can annotate and share for review in one place.
Open the PDF in the Review Interface
Open the asset to enter the review view. Navigate page by page and click or select any area where you want to add comments, highlights, or drawings.
Add Annotations on the PDF
Add comments pinned to exact spots, use highlights and shapes to mark regions, and draw or use arrows to point to elements. All feedback stays tied to the right page and position.
See All Feedback and Jump to Spots
View all annotations in one place, filter by reviewer, and jump to any comment or markup. Track what’s resolved and what still needs attention.
Share for Approval or Track Resolution
Share a review link so clients can annotate without signing up. Mark comments resolved as you address them and upload new versions when needed.
PDF Annotator Features
Location-pinned comments, highlights, shapes, and drawings—everything you need to give precise feedback on PDFs.
Comments & Markup
Pin comments to exact spots on a page. Use highlights, shapes, arrows, and freehand drawing to mark regions and point to elements so designers and writers know precisely what to change.
Guest Annotator Links
Share secure links so clients and stakeholders can open the PDF, add comments and markup, and submit feedback without creating an account.
Resolution Tracking
Mark annotations as resolved or unresolved. Filter to show only what still needs attention and keep a clear record of what’s done and what’s pending across review rounds.
Multi-Reviewer Annotation
Multiple people can annotate the same PDF. Each person’s comments and markup are visible to everyone, with indicators for who added what. Filter by reviewer and consolidate feedback in one place.
Explore PDF Annotation in Kreatli
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PDF Comparer
Compare two PDF versions side by side with comments and annotations. Share with clients; recipients do not need a Kreatli account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PDF annotators, location-pinned markup, and collaboration.
Still Have Questions?
Contact us at support@kreatli.com.
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Ready to annotate PDFs with your team?
Kreatli offers location-pinned PDF annotation, drawing on PDFs, and approval workflows. Add comments and markup in one place with your video and creative assets.