Find answers to common questions about using OlivePDF for PDF editing. If you don't see your question here, feel free to contact our support team.
Simply upload your PDF file by clicking the 'Upload PDF' button or dragging and dropping it onto the editor. Once loaded, click on any text to start editing directly in the document.
No account registration is required. You can start editing PDFs immediately without signing up or providing any personal information.
OlivePDF supports standard PDF files. We recommend using PDFs created from text-based sources for the best editing experience. Scanned PDFs can also be edited but may require additional processing.
Yes, the maximum file size is 100MB per PDF document. For larger files, we recommend compressing the PDF before uploading.
You can edit text in most PDFs, especially those created from text-based sources. Scanned PDFs may require OCR (Optical Character Recognition) processing first.
Select the text you want to modify, then use the formatting toolbar that appears. You can change font family, size, color, and apply bold, italic, or underline formatting.
Yes, you can add new text by clicking in empty areas of the document and typing. Use the text formatting tools to match the existing document style.
Use the undo function (Ctrl+Z) to revert changes, or try adjusting the font size and positioning. Our smart font detection helps match existing fonts automatically.
Yes, OlivePDF includes background detection and removal tools. This is especially useful for scanned documents where you want to clean up the background for better text readability.
Use the annotation toolbar to add highlights, underlines, sticky notes, and comments. These tools help you mark up documents for review or collaboration.
Yes, you can navigate between pages using the page controls and edit text across multiple pages in the same session. Changes are saved as you work.
Currently, OlivePDF is designed for individual editing sessions. For collaboration, you can share the edited PDF file with others after downloading.
Yes, all PDF processing happens securely in your browser. Files are not stored on our servers permanently, and we use encryption to protect your data during processing.
No, your PDF documents are processed locally in your browser and are not permanently stored on our servers. Files are automatically deleted after processing.
Password-protected PDFs cannot be edited directly. You'll need to remove the password protection first using a PDF password removal tool before editing with OlivePDF.
Your PDF data is processed locally and automatically cleared from memory after you download the edited file or close the browser tab.
Try refreshing the page and uploading again. Ensure your PDF is not password-protected and is under 100MB. If the issue persists, try a different PDF file.
This can happen with scanned PDFs or complex layouts. Try using the background removal tool first, or ensure you're clicking directly on text elements rather than empty spaces.
Yes, OlivePDF works on mobile devices, but for the best experience, we recommend using a desktop or tablet with a larger screen for precise text editing.
OlivePDF works with all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. We recommend using the latest version of your preferred browser for optimal performance.
Click the 'Download' button in the toolbar. You can choose your preferred file name and download quality settings before saving the file.
Currently, OlivePDF doesn't support saving work sessions. We recommend downloading your edited PDF regularly to avoid losing changes.
You can choose between different compression levels to balance file size and quality. Higher quality settings result in larger file sizes but better image and text clarity.
Currently, OlivePDF exports to PDF format only. For other formats, you can use the downloaded PDF with other conversion tools.
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