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# Add shapes to PDF online

Place editable boxes and ellipses on PDF pages, then resize, rotate, recolor and position them precisely.

- Input: PDF
- Output: PDF with shapes
- Browser tool: [Open Add shapes to PDF online](https://docsbunny.com/add-shapes-to-pdf)
- Privacy: Supported processing runs locally after the person selects a file.

## PDF to PDF with shapes

Choose Box or Ellipse, click the page and use the live transform controls for exact position and size. Each shape stays editable and undoable until export.

## Steps

1. **Choose your PDF file** — Drop it into the tool or browse from your device.
2. **Review your settings** — Choose the options available for this conversion.
3. **Download the PDF with shapes** — Keep the result in your workspace or download it immediately.

## Common questions

### Is this PDF to PDF with shapes converter free?

Yes. The local converter is available without an account or per-file charge.

### Are my files uploaded?

No. Supported conversions run locally on your device using browser APIs and WebAssembly.

### Will complex formatting look identical?

Text and document structure are preserved where possible. PDFs use layout-aware reconstruction and automatic local OCR for scanned pages, though very unusual fonts or visual layouts can still differ.