How to Edit a PDF on iPhone Effortlessly

Save this guide compiled by our tech experts to edit PDFs on your iPhone using one of three easy methods.

These include the iPhone Notes app, the iPhone Markup tool and TechEDMentor's mobile app for iOS. Check out more reasons why the PDF Reader Pro app for iPhone is the best choice you can make.

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Learn How to Edit a PDF on iPhone

Have you decided on the best method for you? Follow the steps for your chosen process below to start editing your PDF on iPhone. 

Using TechEDMentor

TechEDMentor is available on iOS, making it the perfect tool for professionals to have while on the go or travelling for work.

You can download the software from the App Store or try out the free 7-day trial of the desktop version first by clicking the link below:

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Alternatively, you can try the TechEDMentor Lite version to test out its basic functionality.

Follow these steps on your iPhone to edit your PDF:

Step 1: Open the TechEDMentor App

Tap the + to open your document. Choose from:

• New Blank PDF
• From Clipboard
• Import Images
• Dropbox
• Files Browse

Step 2: Choose How to Edit Your PDF

Click on the annotation tools at the bottom of your screen to add highlights, make notes, create digital signatures and more.

Step 3: Explore Other Features

Tap the suitcase icon to see what else you can do with PDFs on iPhone.

Using the Notes App

The iPhone notes app is not the most advanced tool you can use to edit PDFs but it works for simple annotations and image additions to your PDF.

Step 1: Open the Notes App

Scan your document into the app.

Step 2: Tap on the PDF to Open

Tap the Markup icon (a pen tip) in the top right corner.

Step 3: Make your Edits

Tap ‘Done’ to save your changes.

Using the Markup Tool

The iPhone Markup Tool offers a few more features than using your Notes app, but certainly not as many as a dedicated PDF Editor like TechEDMentor for iOS would.

Learn how to use it by following these steps:

Step 1: Open the PDF using the Files app, Mail, or Safari

Tap the Share icon (a square with an upward arrow).

Step 2: Choose ‘Markup’ from the Options

Use the tools at the bottom to:

• Draw or write using a pen or marker
• Add text boxes
• Insert a signature
• Highlight or underline text

Step 3: Tap ‘Done’

Choose to save or share your edited PDF.

Tips for Smooth PDF Editing on iPhone

• Use an Apple Pencil (with iPad) or stylus: If you also use an iPad, syncing your edits via iCloud and using Apple Pencil can speed things up.
  
  
• Keep apps updated: Especially third-party tools, as updates often bring performance boosts and new features.
  
  
• Be mindful of privacy: If editing sensitive documents, ensure the app uses encryption or secure cloud storage.

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