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How to edit a PDF on Mac for free?

PDF documents are easily one of the Mac's most commonly used file types. Our experts at iSTYLE identify tips on how to edit a PDF file on Mac for Free without installing any apps.

PDF documents are the most commonly used file type on our Macs. You might need to edit a PDF on a Mac for many reasons. Virtually all types of PDF editing on a Mac can be done in the following way.

How to Use the Preview App to edit a PDF on a Mac for free

The Preview App is the default PDF viewer on the Mac. Whenever you open a PDF on a Mac, you use this App almost without realizing it. The preview is compelling, and we will use it to edit a PDF on a Mac for free.

Steps to edit a PDF on Mac for free:

Step 1 - Open the PDF you want to edit
Step 2 - Click on the pencil icon in the top bar
Step 3 - This will open the edit PDF menu

How to edit a PDF on Mac for free?

Tips for editing PDFs on a Mac for free

Once you've opened the preview editing menu, you have everything to edit your PDF on a Mac for free.

  • Tip 1 - Add text field
  • Tip 2 - Create a shape in the same colour as the document to hide part of it
  • Tip 3 - You can also put text on top to correct or add what you need
  • Tip 4 - You will be able to sign your PDFs as if you had signed them by hand

How to edit a PDF on Mac for free?

In this simple way you can edit most PDFs on your Mac for free.

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