Highlight a PDF
Mark key passages in contracts, papers and study notes with a transparent highlighter in the colour you like.
or drop files here
PDF Up to 100 MB Processed in your browser
Processing…
How to highlight text in a PDF
- Upload the PDF.
- Choose the highlighter and a colour.
- Drag across the text you want to highlight.
- Click "Save PDF" and download.
Why use TotoPDF Highlight PDF?
Four classic colours
Yellow, green, pink and blue, with a translucent finish that keeps text readable.
Colour-code your notes
Use different colours for definitions, dates and action items.
Works on scans too
Highlight any area, even on scanned pages without selectable text.
Private
Highlighting runs in the browser; files are not uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Highlights are semi-transparent so the text underneath stays clearly visible.
Before saving, select it and press delete.
Yes. They are saved into the page and appear in every viewer.
Yes. Drag your finger across the text to highlight it.