A PDF editor built
for the cloud

Edit PDFs with ease using our free online PDF editor. Edit text, add comments, annotate, 
fill & sign forms then sync it all back to the cloud. Lumin’s tools are designed to make collaboration seamless.
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or drop your file here

You’re in good company

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  • Netflix
  • NZSO
  • Century21
  • Deloitte
  • airbnb
  • uber
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Google-integrated PDF editor

Cut time and tools by consolidating your online PDF editing process. Open documents directly into Lumin from Google Drive, Gmail or Classroom, edit them, then sync them back to your Google Drive storage.

PDF editing made easy

PDF editing made easy

PDF editing made easy

Easily edit PDF text

No more workarounds. Use our Edit PDF text feature to directly make updates to your PDF content.

PDF editing made easy

Sign documents online

Ditch the printer and eSign your PDF in seconds. Add safe and secure signatures and initials to any PDF for free.

PDF editing made easy

Merge, split and extract pages

Put your PDFs in order with Lumin’s Page Tools: merge, split, crop, add, delete or rotate PDFs in seconds.

Do more with Lumin

Collaborate live

Invite coworkers to edit PDFs with you. Share and build documents, create secure spaces and form Teams to focus on internal work.
Collaborate live

Connect with Google

Lumin is integrated with Google Workspace, so any edits made here will be synced right back to Google. Never worry about hitting save again.
Connect with Google

Cross device editing

Our cloud based software lets you work from any device without disruption. Use Lumin from your computer, tablet or mobile device.
Cross device editing

Free online PDF editor

Good tools should be accessible to everyone. That’s why we provide common PDF editing tools for free: you can digitally sign, annotate and share.
Free online PDF editor
Collaborate live
Connect with Google
Cross device editing
Free online PDF editor

How to edit PDFs with Lumin

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    1.

    Upload

    Click the ‘Upload your PDF’ button below, or sign up using the ‘Try for free’ button in the top right.

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    2.

    Open

    Your PDF will open inside the Lumin editor. From here, you can select the tool you’re looking for.

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    3.

    Edit

    Make your edits: freehand draw, highlight, comment, edit PDF text and much more – all for free!

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    4.

    Save & share

    Share your working document via Lumin, sync it to Google Drive, print it or save to your computer.

Templates

Go from discovery to done with our library of forms and templates. We’ve got what you need to tackle any task: tax forms, contract templates, health and safety checklists, onboarding forms and much more.

Browse all templates

PDF editing for everyone

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    Teachers and students

    Seamlessly share and review lesson plans and learning resources.

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    Professionals

    Use advanced formatting tools and edit text directly to fast-track processes.

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    C-suites

    Level up productivity with executive-level tools, unlimited seats and a dedicated success manager.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Lumin free?

    Sure is! Lots of our tools are free. You can draw on PDFs, comment on them, add text, signatures and images; all the basics are covered.

    Our paid plans expand your toolkit: you can edit PDF text, redact information, create fillable fields and much more. Discover our plans to learn which one is the right fit for you.

  • How do I use Lumin?

    Lumin works on your browser, or you can download our desktop app and keep Lumin handy on your computer. We’ve also got a mobile and tablet app which includes our most popular features.

  • Can I combine PDF files with Lumin?

    Yes. You can use Lumin’s Merge tool to combine PDFs. You can also split PDFs in half, extract or delete pages from them, and put PDF pages in a new order.

  • Can I convert a Word document into a PDF?

    Yes! We have a Convert tool that allows you to turn other Word, PPT, Excel and JPG files into PDFs.

  • Can I use Lumin’s tools while offline?

    Yes! While Lumin is designed for the cloud, we know sometimes work happens from the ground. Just switch on “offline mode” and continue editing your document. When you next connect to the internet, your edits will be saved. Learn more here.

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