PDF Editor for Architects
The permit submission is due today and the 180 MB drawing set will not upload to the council portal. If you work as one of the architects, you have been there. Confileo's PDF Editor tool lets you add text, images and annotations directly onto a PDF — free, in your browser, with your files deleted automatically the moment you are done.
Start Using PDF Editor NowWhy Architects use PDF Editor
Day to day, architects handle floor plans, construction drawings, specifications, permit submittals, tender documents and site reports — exactly the kind of files this tool is built for.
- Assembling plans, specs and schedules into one numbered permit submittal.
- Compressing large drawing sets so the council portal accepts them.
- Flattening stamps and markups so the approved set cannot be edited.
- Converting between PDF and editable formats without losing drawing fidelity.
How to pdf editor in 3 steps
- Upload the PDF you want to edit.
- Add text, images or notes anywhere on the page.
- Download your edited PDF.
Built for the way architects work
- ✓Handles large, detail-rich drawing sets without downsampling.
- ✓Flattening locks the approved revision for the whole site team.
- ✓Browser-based — no install on restricted office machines.
PDF Editor — Frequently asked questions
Is PDF Editor free for architects?
Yes. Handles large, detail-rich drawing sets without downsampling. There is no signup, no trial and no watermark on your files.
What kind of files can architects use PDF Editor for?
PDF Editor works with the documents architects handle every day — floor plans, construction drawings, specifications, permit submittals, tender documents and site reports. A common case: Assembling plans, specs and schedules into one numbered permit submittal.
Can I fill in a PDF form?
Yes. Add text on top of any field and download the completed document without printing it.
Do I need to install anything?
No. The editor runs entirely in your browser, free, without Adobe Acrobat or any app.
Can I sign a PDF or add an image?
Yes. Add your signature image, logo or any other image on top of the document, then download the signed copy.
Can I delete or hide existing text in the PDF?
The PDF editor adds text and images on top. To permanently hide or remove sensitive info, use the dedicated PDF Redaction tool.
Can I add text anywhere on the page?
Yes. Type text anywhere on the page and move its position freely before downloading.
Are the edits permanent in the output file?
Yes. On download, all your additions are baked into a final PDF that opens the same way on any device.