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Make Content Pop with Precision

Standard highlighters can sometimes make text messy or hard to read. Using a Stroke (Outline) is the professional way to emphasize content without covering it. Our Add Stroke to PDF tool allows you to draw precise borders around text, shapes, or entire pages. Whether you are an engineer marking up a blueprint, a student outlining key terms, or a designer adding structure to a layout, PDFFans gives you full control over the stroke color, width, and style for a clean, sharp look.

How to Add Strokes to PDF:

Why Use Strokes Instead of Highlighting?

FAQ: Adding Stroke to PDF

Q: Can I outline text in a scanned document?

A: If the PDF is a scanned image, the tool cannot detect individual letters to outline them. However, you can still draw box strokes (borders) around areas of the image to highlight them.

Q: How do I make the stroke dashed?

A: In the "Style" settings, select "Dashed" or "Dotted". This is great for indicating "cut lines" or temporary notes.

Q: Can I add a border to the whole page?

A: Yes. You can apply a stroke to the page margins to create a formal frame for your document.