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How to Add Shapes to a PDF — Draw Rectangles, Circles & Lines Free | PDF AI Work Blog

PDF AI Work Team·July 27, 2026

Draw attention to important content, create diagrams, or mark up documents with shapes. The Add Shapes tool supports rectangles, circles/ellipses, lines, and arrows.

When to Use Shapes in PDFs

  • Draw boxes around important text or figures
  • Create simple diagrams and flowcharts
  • Mark areas for review or signature
  • Add arrows to point to specific content
  • Cross out or highlight sections
  1. Open Edit PDF
  2. Upload your PDF
  3. Click the Shape tool — choose rectangle, ellipse, line, or arrow
  4. Draw on the page and customize color, border, and fill
  5. Download

For more advanced shape-based designs, try PDF Builder. For freehand drawing: Draw on PDF.

Free, client-side. Add shapes to your PDF now.

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