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Add Shapes to PDF

Insert rectangles, circles, arrows, and lines to annotate, diagram, or call out sections of your PDF. Perfect for creating visual emphasis, marking up floor plans, highlighting areas of interest, or building simple diagrams. Everything runs in your browser.

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Rectangles & Squares

Draw filled or outlined rectangles to box in content, create borders, or highlight entire sections of a page.

Circles & Ellipses

Add circles and ovals to call out specific content. Use them to mark answers, highlight data points, or encircle text.

Arrows & Lines

Point to important details with arrows and straight lines. Great for connecting labels to content and showing flow.

How to Add Shapes to a PDF

  1. 1

    Open PDFlys and upload your PDF.

  2. 2

    Select a shape tool from the toolbar — rectangle, circle, or arrow.

  3. 3

    Click and drag on the PDF to draw the shape at your desired size.

  4. 4

    Customize the shape's fill color, border color, border width, and opacity in the property panel.

  5. 5

    Download the PDF with all shapes permanently embedded in the file.

FAQ

Can I resize shapes after placing them?▾
Yes — click any shape to select it, then drag the corner or edge handles to resize. You can also move shapes by dragging them to a new position.
Can I change a shape's color after placing it?▾
Yes. Select the shape, then use the property panel to change fill color, border color, border width, and opacity. Changes apply immediately.
Are shapes permanently saved in the PDF?▾
Yes — all shapes are permanently embedded in the downloaded PDF file. They will appear for anyone who opens or prints the document.
Can I add shapes to specific pages?▾
Yes. Navigate to any page using the page navigator and add shapes on each page independently. All shapes across all pages are included in the download.
Can I create transparent shapes?▾
Yes. Use the opacity slider in the property panel to make shapes semi-transparent. This is useful for highlighting areas without completely obscuring the content underneath.

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