Highlight PDF

Highlight a PDF locally in your browser.

Use Slay PDF when a PDF needs quick visual markup and the document should stay in the browser.

Highlight blocks

Mark important areas with adjustable highlight overlays.

More markup

Add text, drawings, rectangles, signatures and redaction blocks.

Flattened export

Download the marked-up PDF from the browser.

Mark up PDFs without leaving the browser.

Highlighting is useful for review packets, class notes, contracts, forms and scanned documents.

Slay PDF keeps highlight and annotation work in the same workspace as page cleanup and export.

Highlight PDF FAQ

Can I highlight a PDF in Slay PDF?

Yes. Open a page in the editor and add highlight overlays before exporting.

Can I add notes too?

Yes. Add text overlays, rectangles and ink drawings where needed.

Does Slay PDF upload highlighted PDFs?

No. Common editing and export workflows run locally in this browser.