PDF Editor for Journalists
A story drops at 6 AM and you still need a source's name gone from every leaked page. If you work as one of the journalists, 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 Journalists use PDF Editor
Day to day, journalists handle interview transcripts, leaked documents, press kits, public records, research dossiers and story drafts — exactly the kind of files this tool is built for.
- Redacting a source's identity from a document before it is published or shared.
- Transcribing recorded interviews into text fast on a tight news cycle.
- Merging a stack of public-records PDFs into one searchable dossier.
- Stripping metadata that could expose where a file came from.
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 journalists work
- ✓Sensitive documents are processed then deleted — no cloud copy to subpoena.
- ✓Redaction removes the underlying text, protecting your source.
- ✓Metadata inspection shows exactly what a file is quietly carrying.
PDF Editor — Frequently asked questions
Is PDF Editor free for journalists?
Yes. Sensitive documents are processed then deleted — no cloud copy to subpoena. There is no signup, no trial and no watermark on your files.
What kind of files can journalists use PDF Editor for?
PDF Editor works with the documents journalists handle every day — interview transcripts, leaked documents, press kits, public records, research dossiers and story drafts. A common case: Redacting a source's identity from a document before it is published or shared.
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.