Getting Started with Penvio Edit

Welcome to Penvio! Whether you're new to PDF editing or switching from another tool, this guide will help you get up and running quickly.

Creating Your Account

Getting started with Penvio is simple:

Visit penvio.io/signup and create your free account
Verify your email address
You're ready to start editing!

The free plan includes 3 documents and 10MB of storage, perfect for trying out the platform.

Uploading Your First Document

Once you're logged in, you'll see the dashboard. Here's how to upload a PDF:

Click the Upload button or drag and drop a file
Wait for the upload to complete
Click on the document to open the editor

Penvio supports PDFs up to 500 pages, with file size limits depending on your plan.

Basic Text Editing

One of Penvio's most powerful features is inline text editing. Unlike other tools that require you to use text boxes, Penvio lets you click directly on existing text to edit it.

How to Edit Text

Open your document in the editor
Select the Text tool from the toolbar
Click on any text in the document
Start typing to make changes

The editor will automatically match the existing font, size, and color. You can also change these settings using the formatting panel.

Adding Annotations

Penvio includes a full suite of annotation tools:

Highlight - Mark important text
Underline - Emphasize key points
Strikethrough - Show deleted content
Comments - Add notes for collaborators
Shapes - Draw rectangles, circles, and arrows
Freehand - Sketch directly on the document

Working with Pages

Need to reorganize your document? Use the thumbnail sidebar to:

Drag and drop pages to reorder them
Right-click to delete pages
Insert new pages from other PDFs
Rotate pages that are upside down

Saving and Downloading

Penvio automatically saves your work every 30 seconds. You can also:

Click Save to save immediately
Click Download to get a copy of your PDF
Use File > Export for additional formats

Next Steps

Have questions? Check out our documentation or contact support.