{"id":104263,"date":"2022-05-18T07:50:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T07:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/?p=3912"},"modified":"2024-01-12T13:18:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T13:18:00","slug":"how-to-annotate-a-pdf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/how-to-annotate-a-pdf\/","title":{"rendered":"How to annotate a PDF in 5 simple steps: Complete 2024 guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Proofing PDF files without an annotation tool should not be a thing\u2014it\u2019s an unnecessarily complicated process that requires too many lengthy emails with explanations that are difficult to fit into context.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video autoplay controls loop muted src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/09\/anchorman-ron-burgundy.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/tenor.com\/view\/anchorman-ron-burgundy-doesnt-make-sense-no-sense-gif-5225437\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tenor<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s why PDF annotation tools should be the norm when providing feedback. These allow you to click on the paragraph where changes are necessary and leave a<strong> CONTEXTUAL comment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you put an end to the unending torrent of feedback emails, we\u2019ve created this guide so you can learn about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What PDF annotation is and how it can benefit you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to annotate a PDF in five simple steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Five PDF annotating tools<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"toc\">\n\n\n<p><b>Table of Contents<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#C1\">What Is PDF Annotation?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#C2\">What Are the Benefits of PDF Annotation?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#C3\">Step 1: Specify Your PDF Annotation Needs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#C4\">Step #2: Find a PDF Annotation Tool That Meets Your Needs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#C5\">Step #3: Upload Your PDFs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#C6\">Step #4: Start Annotating Your PDFs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#C7\">Step #5: Share Your Annotated PDFs with Your Team<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"C1\">What is PDF annotation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PDF annotation<\/strong> is adding suggestions in the form of comments or digital sticky notes to PDF documents in the proofing stage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, PDF annotation refers to <strong>providing contextual feedback<\/strong> right inside deliverables in PDF format. Think eBooks, white papers, reports, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what it looks like when annotating PDF files with MarkUp.io.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PDF-annotation-example-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PDF-annotation-example-1.png 660w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PDF-annotation-example-1-180x88.png 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PDF-annotation-example-1-540x263.png 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can click anywhere in the doc to leave comments where edits are needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, your teammates can see your feedback in real-time at their end. This means your team\u2019s email inboxes will no longer be harmed in the proofing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, sit back, relax,&nbsp; and enjoy the cruelty-free feedback sessions!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s just the tip of the iceberg in terms of benefits. Let\u2019s dive under the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"C2\">What are the benefits of PDF annotation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can&#8217;t stand writing novel-length emails when proofing text-filled PDF pages, we&#8217;ve got good news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>PDF annotation to the rescue!&nbsp;<\/em>\ud83e\uddb8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video autoplay controls loop muted src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/09\/not-all-heroes.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/Verohallinto-superhero-verohallinto-epic-tax-guy-XXAKgZR1EbAqmuGBE9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Giphy<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Annotation tools are the feedback superheroes we all need, making our lives easier with superpowers that include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Document management super speed<\/strong>: makes document management faster and more efficient.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Magical feedback loop extermination<\/strong>: eliminates endless email exchanges from the proofing process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collaboration super-boost<\/strong>: streamlines communication among remote teams.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Instant info transmission<\/strong>: facilitates real-time communication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feedback X-ray<\/strong>: enables visualizing information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Online telepathy<\/strong>: facilitates asynchronous communication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proofing magnetism<\/strong>: helps keep all feedback in one place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But before you can harness these benefits, you have to find an annotation tool that fits your unique needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the five easy steps outlined below, you will find the perfect tool for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"C3\">Step #1: Specify your PDF annotation needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PDF annotation needs exist! No, we didn\u2019t invent them to make this process of finding the perfect PDF annotation tool more complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we say \u201cPDF annotation needs,\u201d we refer to <strong>pinpointing what you need an annotation tool for<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Figuring this out is essential because it will increase the chances of finding the right annotation tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask yourself, \u201cdo I need something to help me with school or other personal projects? Or do I need it for work?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Personal use<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>PDFs are part of our daily lives whether we like it or not. And it\u2019s not only work that brings a PDF document to our desk to review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Au contraire<\/em>, school may present us with PDFs as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a student, chances are you need to work with your classmates to prepare a PDF presentation or assignment. In this case, you might want to consider PDF annotation tools instead of exchanging opinions over email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But that\u2019s not the only instance when you\u2019d use PDFs for personal projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say a friend or colleague asks for your opinion on their resume. Instead of explaining your points in a long text message, you could just use an online PDF annotator and add sticky notes with your feedback inside the doc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The examples could go on forever.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The point is that whenever you need to review a PDF, you can <strong>save time by using a PDF annotation tool<\/strong> that enables you to add text boxes and pin comments right on the sections you\u2019re providing feedback for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Professional use<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common use case for PDF annotation is, of course, business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you need an annotator when you want to <strong>request feedback from your clients, teammates, stakeholders<\/strong>, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What better way to do so than by simply sending over a link with your PDF where everyone can see your project and leave their comments with a simple click of a button?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This ability comes in handy, particularly when creating educational content and promotional materials. Think newsletters, user manuals, catalogs, brochures, and the like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use PDF annotators when you update your organization\u2019s knowledge base and other old documents that need to be maintained.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jot down some of the most common instances when a PDF annotating solution would come in handy in your day-to-day. The resulting list will help you decide which annotator best suits your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, ask yourself as many relevant questions as possible before jumping into solution comparison. Consider questions like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do I need to highlight text?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Would I like to be able to use drawing tools when proofing?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are text annotations enough or do I need to attach files to comments?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How often do I have to sign PDFs?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do I need to edit the PDFs myself or am I just leaving comments for someone else to implement in their workflow?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When you know exactly what you need, you\u2019re less likely to get bamboozled by nice-to-have features and can focus on the essentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, you could also use Google Docs to send deliverables for review. But we all know what happens when someone leaves feedback in \u201c<strong>Suggesting<\/strong>\u201d mode, or worse, when they add an image to your doc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same goes for Microsoft Word documents: <strong>edits=doc parkour! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Doc-parkour-meme.png\" alt=\"Meme where a picture of Michael Scott saying &quot;parkour!&quot; is in response to the text &quot;me: moves picture 0.000005 centimeters in word. Literally everything in the document.&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-104712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Doc-parkour-meme.png 660w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Doc-parkour-meme-180x157.png 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Doc-parkour-meme-540x472.png 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/DunderMifflin\/comments\/nanalb\/parkour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"C4\">Step #2: Find a PDF annotation tool that meets your needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve introduced you to what PDF annotators can help you do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, we\u2019re going to give you five examples of PDF annotation tools and their capabilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tool #1: MarkUp.io<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MarkUp.io<\/a>\u2014<strong>the leading visual commenting platform<\/strong> used by professionals like you for streamlining their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/creative-workflow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creative workflows<\/a> through seamless feedback sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MarkUp.io-ad-proofing-software-homepage-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MarkUp.io-ad-proofing-software-homepage-2.png 660w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MarkUp.io-ad-proofing-software-homepage-2-180x88.png 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MarkUp.io-ad-proofing-software-homepage-2-540x265.png 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MarkUp.io streamlines communication and collaboration with its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/annotation-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">annotation features<\/a>, intuitive interface, and sleek design.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of it as a smarter workbench for creatives to communicate their innovative ideas to clients and colleagues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform makes it easier than ever for teams to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/document-review-and-approval-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">review and collaborate <\/a>openly on design assets, marketing collateral, and other deliverables in real-time using <strong>conversation-style commenting tools<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, MarkUp.io is available on both Mac and Windows devices!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only that, but&nbsp; MarkUp.io can also be used on any internet browser (And if you\u2019re a Google Chrome user, you can download <a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/markup-for-chrome\/llbkdcpbiogplgmefnkbgcdfiopfphbc?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this extension<\/a> to easily provide and collect feedback on any live website, PDF or image directly from your browser).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who is MarkUp.io ideal for?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MarkUp.io is ideal for teams of any size\u2014from small businesses to large enterprises. Additionally, the platform is a perfect fit for creative freelancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/markup-launches-pdf-collaboration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">using MarkUp.io as a PDF annotator<\/a>, you can benefit from features such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contextual text, image, and video-based PDF comments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project update notifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Account-level permissions and organizational capabilities <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, you can use our tool for note-taking. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/markup-for-chrome\/llbkdcpbiogplgmefnkbgcdfiopfphbc?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Markup.io Chrome extension<\/a> is actually an ideal note tool as it enables you to create MarkUps of any webpage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MarkUp.io offers a free plan as well as two paid plans designed to support small to mid-sized teams and enterprises. Learn more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pricing here<\/a>. You can also give our paid features a try by <a href=\"https:\/\/app.markup.io\/signup?trial=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">signing up for a free 30-day trial.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/12\/annotate-images-pricing-1024x546.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-202748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/12\/annotate-images-pricing-1024x546.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/12\/annotate-images-pricing-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/12\/annotate-images-pricing-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/12\/annotate-images-pricing-1536x819.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/12\/annotate-images-pricing.jpg 1760w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MarkUp.io<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tool #2: Adobe Acrobat<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adobe Acrobat <\/strong>is a great multi-device tool for professionals who need to create, edit, review, and convert PDF files using the same platform. It\u2019s available for multiple operating systems, including Android, macOS (iPad and iPhone), Windows, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"279\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Adobe-Acrobat-Reader-1.png\" alt=\"Homepage for Adobe Acrobat.\" class=\"wp-image-104714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Adobe-Acrobat-Reader-1.png 660w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Adobe-Acrobat-Reader-1-180x76.png 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Adobe-Acrobat-Reader-1-540x228.png 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/acrobat\/pdf-reader.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adobe<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, Acrobat is a complex solution with a lot of features that enable users to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/5-lessons-we-learned-on-how-the-world-collaborates-on-digital-content\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">collaborate seamlessly in digital-first organizations<\/a>, allowing effortless workflow sync within remote teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who is it ideal for?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adobe Acrobat Reader is suitable for individual, educational, and business use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to their pricing tiers, Acrobat can be used by any business with over five employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acrobat is a complete PDF-focused solution with features that include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PDF annotator and PDF editor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Text and image editing inside PDF files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PDF eSignature and PDF converter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Adobe\u2019s platform also features a freehand drawing tool and a text highlighter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tool\u2019s versatility is reflected in the available pricing models that are divided by use cases.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Namely, Adobe Acrobat offers different pricing options for individuals, businesses, students and teachers. Today, we\u2019ll only look at the business pricing plans.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"306\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Adobe-Pricing-Page.png\" alt=\"Adobe Acrobat offers two pricing plans for users.\" class=\"wp-image-104715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Adobe-Pricing-Page.png 660w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Adobe-Pricing-Page-180x83.png 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Adobe-Pricing-Page-540x250.png 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/acrobat\/pricing\/business.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adobe<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adobe Acrobat DC for business has two pricing models:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Acrobat DC for teams<\/strong>: $16.99 per license per month for a minimum of 5 licenses&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Acrobat DC for enterprise<\/strong>: pricing available only on demand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tool #3: Markup Hero<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Markup Hero is another easy-to-use PDF annotator that makes online collaboration simple.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Markup-hero-homepage-2.png\" alt=\"MarkUp Hero's homepage.\" class=\"wp-image-104573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Markup-hero-homepage-2.png 660w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Markup-hero-homepage-2-180x88.png 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Markup-hero-homepage-2-540x265.png 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/markuphero.com\/try\/annotate-pdf.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Markup Hero<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s more, Markup Hero enables users to share important documents instantly with customers, partners, or co-workers by simply sending them a URL with a PDF markup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who is it ideal for?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Markup Hero is designed for freelancers, as well as small and medium-sized businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most relevant features offered by Markup Hero include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PDF annotation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaboration via shareable links<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Markup history<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Markup Hero offers only one premium pricing plan that starts at $4\/month. The other two plans are free and come with limited features.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Markup-Hero-pricing-1.png\" alt=\"MarkUp Hero offers three plans for users.\" class=\"wp-image-104716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Markup-Hero-pricing-1.png 660w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Markup-Hero-pricing-1-180x101.png 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Markup-Hero-pricing-1-540x304.png 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/markuphero.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Markup Hero<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tool #4: Pastel<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bPastel is a PDF annotation tool that helps teams streamline their proofing process and work in sync by providing a collaboration space where creatives can work together and progress from initial concept to live product.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pastel-homepage-1.png\" alt=\"Pastel's homepage.\" class=\"wp-image-104519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pastel-homepage-1.png 660w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pastel-homepage-1-180x127.png 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pastel-homepage-1-540x381.png 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/usepastel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pastel<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who is it ideal for?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pastel is a marketing-focused solution, but it can also be used by people in different professions. The platform is suitable for freelancers and small businesses, as well as enterprise-sized teams.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most relevant Pastel features for annotating PDFs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Real-time comments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Image comment attachments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Label-based comment organizing&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pastel&#8217;s pricing ranges from $29 to $350 per month, depending on the size of the team using the platform. When billed annually, discounts apply. Plus, they offer a free pricing plan with a three-day commenting window for one user.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pastel-pricing-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pastel-pricing-2.png 660w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pastel-pricing-2-180x123.png 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pastel-pricing-2-540x370.png 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/usepastel.com\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pastel<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tool #5: GoVisually<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>GoVisually is a visual design proofing platform that allows users to upload and share their designs across various file formats and get feedback that&#8217;s clear, concise, and contextual.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/GoVisually-homepage.png\" alt=\"Homepage for GoVisually.\" class=\"wp-image-104718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/GoVisually-homepage.png 660w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/GoVisually-homepage-180x119.png 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/GoVisually-homepage-540x356.png 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/pdf-annotation-and-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GoVisually<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a simple and intuitive tool that allows creatives to upload their deliverables and have them reviewed by other users from all over the world both quickly and easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who is it ideal for?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GoVisually is ideal for smaller teams and freelancers. Also, it&#8217;s great for remote teams that want to collaborate more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GoVisually offers a wide range of features, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adding notes to PDFs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comment attachments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Version history<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GoVisually provides four pricing models that range from $9 to $999 per month. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/GoVisually-Pricing-3.png\" alt=\"GoVisually offers two pricing plans.\" class=\"wp-image-104720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/GoVisually-Pricing-3.png 660w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/GoVisually-Pricing-3-180x163.png 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/GoVisually-Pricing-3-540x488.png 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GoVisually<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"C5\">Step #3: Upload your PDFs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In case we\u2019ve won your heart, and you\u2019ve decided that MarkUp.io is the right PDF annotator for your business, we\u2019ll show you how to use our tool to annotate PDF files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you need to do is to log into your MarkUp.io account and click on the &#8220;<strong>Upload<\/strong>&#8221; button.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, you can either drag and drop your PDF into the \u201c<strong>Upload Files<\/strong>\u201d box or click on &#8220;<strong>Browse<\/strong>&#8221; and choose a PDF file from your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MarkUp.io-PDF-upload.png\" alt=\"How to upload PDF files to MarkUp.io\" class=\"wp-image-104721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MarkUp.io-PDF-upload.png 660w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MarkUp.io-PDF-upload-180x155.png 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MarkUp.io-PDF-upload-540x466.png 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your file has been uploaded, our tool creates a PDF MarkUp that becomes available on your MarkUp.io Workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MarkUp-workspace.png\" alt=\"How to create a PDF MarkUp on MarkUp.io\" class=\"wp-image-104722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MarkUp-workspace.png 660w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MarkUp-workspace-180x106.png 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MarkUp-workspace-540x317.png 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The PDF MarkUp is actually a copy of your PDF in PNG format. Neat, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, to open the MarkUp, you can simply hover your cursor over it and left-click on the &#8220;<strong>Open<\/strong>&#8221; button.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Open-markup.png\" alt=\"How to open a PDF MarkUp\" class=\"wp-image-104723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Open-markup.png 660w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Open-markup-180x88.png 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Open-markup-540x265.png 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you open a MarkUp, you have the ability to resize it by adjusting the zoom level from the toolbar at the top of the page. The tool also features a full-screen mode that you can enable by clicking on the square icon in the top-right corner.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Resize-markUp.png\" alt=\"How to adjust the zoom level of a PDF MarkUp.\" class=\"wp-image-104724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Resize-markUp.png 660w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Resize-markUp-180x112.png 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Resize-markUp-540x335.png 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"C6\">Step #4: Start annotating your PDFs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s time to begin adding comments to the PDF MarkUp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To add a comment, simply click anywhere inside the PDF MarkUp and the text box will \u2728<em>magically<\/em>\u2728<em> <\/em>appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PDF-annotation-example-2.png\" alt=\"How to add a comment to a PDF on MarkUp.io\" class=\"wp-image-104725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PDF-annotation-example-2.png 660w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PDF-annotation-example-2-180x88.png 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PDF-annotation-example-2-540x263.png 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, you can start writing your edit suggestions in the comment box. As you write, you can use multiple text formatting tools from the comment toolbar to convey your message more efficiently.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MarkUp toolbar includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bold text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Italics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Underline text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strikethrough<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Link embedding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emojis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ordered and unordered lists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"696\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Untitled-1024x696.gif\" alt=\"How to format comments while creating a PDF annotation\" class=\"wp-image-200057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Untitled-1024x696.gif 1024w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Untitled-300x204.gif 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Untitled-768x522.gif 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as you\u2019re done with the text, you can click on the \u201c<strong>Post<\/strong>\u201d button placed at the bottom of the annotation toolbar to make your comment live.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a comment becomes <em>active<\/em>, teammates can reply to your comment and ask for clarifications or even challenge your opinion. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Reply-to-PDF-comments-1.png\" alt=\"How to reply to PDF comments on MarkUp.io\" class=\"wp-image-104727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Reply-to-PDF-comments-1.png 660w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Reply-to-PDF-comments-1-180x127.png 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Reply-to-PDF-comments-1-540x382.png 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jokes aside, the ability to communicate directly in the annotation tool improves collaboration and keeps every piece of information and feedback in the same place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But wait &#8211; there\u2019s more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also attach files to your comments. 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