Draw on PDF Documents Online for Free
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Sketch lines, shapes, signatures, and freehand markups on any PDF directly in your browser. Pick a brush size and color and draw straight onto the page.
How it works
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Upload Your PDF
Drop your PDF straight into DocHub, or click to upload it from your device.
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Draw on Your Document
Select the Draw tool from the Tool Bar. Sketch freeform lines directly on the page, or open the submenu to place precise shapes: circles, rectangles, straight lines, and arrows. Set your brush size and color before drawing.
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Download or Share
Save the file to your computer or push it to Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive. Sign up for free to download and share — no credit card needed.
Experience the benefits of Draw on PDF
Freehand Drawing
Use the pen tool to draw freely on any part of your PDF. Perfect for circling items, sketching arrows, or leaving hand-drawn feedback on documents.
Shapes & Lines
Switch to the shape submenu to add perfect circles, rectangles, straight lines, and arrows. Hold Shift for perfectly horizontal, vertical, or 45-degree diagonal lines.
Custom Brush & Color
Choose your brush thickness and color before drawing. Each element can be styled independently — no global settings to undo.
No Software Needed
Everything runs in your browser. No design apps, no plugins, no installs — draw on PDFs from any device with a modern browser.
Integrate DocHub with the apps you use and love
Get your documents done with ease from wherever you are working. DocHub connects to popular web applications so you can edit, sign, and share documents right from your favorite apps.
See all integrationsCommon use cases
Marking up a floor plan or diagram
You receive a blueprint or technical PDF and need to annotate it with arrows, circles, and freehand notes. Draw directly on the PDF in DocHub without exporting to an image editor or design tool.
Circling items on a form or checklist
A reviewer needs to call out specific fields or sections on a PDF. Circle the relevant areas or draw arrows pointing to key content before sending it back for correction.
Leaving visual feedback on a design mockup
Collaborators can sketch comments directly on a PDF mockup — draw boxes, arrows, and freehand notes to describe requested changes without a separate annotation or design tool.
Adding callout arrows to screenshots or diagrams
Insert arrows and shapes on a PDF containing screenshots or process diagrams to highlight specific areas — useful for training materials, user guides, or presentations.
Industry-leading security and compliance
DocHub complies with industry-leading standards, regulations, and certifications to ensure the most effective and secure workflows.
SOC 2 Type II certification
Guarantees the secure management of your data & the privacy of your clients.
HIPAA compliance
Protects your patients' private health information.
GDPR compliance
Regulates the use and holding of personal data belonging to EU residents.
PCI DSS certification
Safeguards credit/debit card data for every monetary transaction a customer makes.
FERPA
Protects the privacy of student records maintained by an educational institution.
CPRA compliance
Enhances the protection of personal data and privacy belonging to California residents.
Here's what our users have to say
Great solution for PDF docs with very little pre-knowledge required.
A Valuable Document Signer for Small Businesses.
I can create refillable copies for the templates that I select and then I can publish those.
Related features
Create a New Document
Create a blank document and customize it by adding text, drawings, and images.
Upload a Document
Upload a document from your desktop or mobile device with simple drag and drop.
Add Images
Customize your document by adding an image.
Convert Document into Template
Make your document reusable by converting it into a template.
Destroy Document
Delete a document from your DocHub account in a click.
Add Document Properties
Add a document title, subtitle, and description.
Create a New Template
Create a template for the most popular documents and reuse it multiple times.
Create a New Copy
Make a template copy that you can fill out yourself or send to be signed by others. Every time you fill or send it, a new copy is created. All copies are organized under a master template.
Got questions?
Here are some common questions from our customers that may provide you with the answer you're looking for. If you can't find an answer to your question, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
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What drawing tools are available in DocHub?
DocHub includes a freehand pen tool and a shape submenu with circles, rectangles, straight lines, and arrows. You can set custom brush size and color for each element individually.
Can I draw perfect straight lines or geometric shapes?
Yes. Select the shape option in the Draw submenu to place auto-drawn shapes. Hold Shift while drawing a line to constrain it to horizontal, vertical, or 45-degree diagonal angles.
Can I edit or delete a drawing after placing it?
Yes. Click on any drawing annotation to select it — you can then move, resize, or delete it using the controls that appear around it.
Is drawing on PDFs free in DocHub?
Yes. The Draw tool is available on all DocHub plans including Free, subject to the 3 documents per month editing limit. A free DocHub account is required to download the result.
Can I draw on a PDF on my phone or tablet?
Yes. DocHub works in mobile browsers on iOS and Android. The Draw tool works on touchscreens, making it natural to sketch or annotate with your finger or a stylus.
Does DocHub support drawing on PDFs from Google Drive?
Yes. Open PDFs directly from Google Drive, add drawings in the browser, and save the annotated version back to Drive in one click — no file downloading needed.