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Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup

Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup

Annotate & Markup Notes, Files

1.8K ratings
283 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 6, 2021
  • July 7, 2026

Developer

Drawboard Pty Ltd
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Enhance your PDF workflow with powerful annotation and markup tools. This app offers a dynamic and intuitive experience for editing, drawing, and adding text to your documents. Access your work across multiple devices and collaborate in real-time.

✓Dynamic PDF annotation tools
✓Cross-platform access and cloud sync
✓Real-time collaboration
✓Insert text, images, lines, and shapes
✓Convert images to PDF
✓Redact sensitive information (Pro)
✓Measurement tools (Pro)
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup. Based on 1.8K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Productivity app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Excellent PDF annotation tools
  • 👍Convenient cross-platform sync
  • 🚀Fast and responsive
  • 👍Great for students and professionals
  • 🚀Smooth writing experience with Apple Pencil

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔒Cloud storage limitations
  • 💰Expensive subscription model
  • 🔍Missing search and bookmark features
  • 🔧Inconsistent functionality between platforms
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What's New in Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup

5.3.0

July 7, 2026

New features: • Layers: organize your markup into layers — show or hide them and fade the underlying PDF with a content-opacity slider so your work stands out. Turn on Focus Mode to dim every layer except the one you’re working on, and adjust how much the others fade. Bug fixes: • Fixed an issue where password protected files could fail to open • Fixed an issue where the entire list of cloud files could fail to load • Fixed an issue where the selected tool was reset when toggling hide annotations • Fixed an issue where the documents could overlap each other on the dashboard

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Subscription plans

Pro Plus

All Advanced Pro Tools, features and cloud.

$9.991 Month
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Events

Read more about Markup Toolbar
Event EndedMajor Update

Markup Toolbar

A whole new way to take notes and annotate on iPad

Jun 30, 2025 — Jul 31, 2025

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User reviews

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Hangs on large files

Quite good UI but it struggles handling large files
Siam360Siam360

Can’t email the file.

Can’t email the file.
Cisco BCisco B

Bug fix

Also edit the sort button on the mobile app as the pc app, and allow to download the files from the cloud probably as the current is awful.
Mo)(-^_^Mo)(-^_^

Amazing support.

I was struggle ing with making an account so I reached out and there support team was great! They helped me solve the issues and get my account setup.
Gavyn LenykGavyn Lenyk

App is not working after recent update

Drawboard app got updated to latest version on my iPad and after that app stopped working. When I open the app it got freeze on blank page and nothing happens and after some time app get killed
CABhaskerCABhasker

Response from developer

Hi, we're really sorry to hear the latest update has caused this for you. This is not the experience we want for our users at all. Our team treats any crashing and freezing issues with the highest priority and we'd love to get this sorted out for you as soon as possible. Could you please reach out to our support team and share any relevant documents with us so we can investigate further? You can contact us at https://support.drawboard.com/hc/requests/new and we'll get on it right away.

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Annotations not syncing properly between devices

Bug

Unexpected loss of work and unsaved changes

Bug

Scrolling and page navigation issues

Bug

Compatibility problems with certain PDF files

Bug

Text input box disappearing after scrolling

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add page flattening and form filling options

Feature

Improve eraser tool and precision

Feature

Implement a dark mode

Feature

Provide better organization and folder support

Feature

Add more customization options for tools and UI

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FAQ

What can I do with this PDF app?

This app allows you to write, annotate, ink, and draw directly on PDF documents. You can also add text, insert lines and shapes, and incorporate images. It offers tools for text review markup, creating new blank PDFs, and managing PDF pages.

What are the key features for editing PDFs?

Key features include best-in-class ink for drawing, text review markup tools like freehand and text highlighters, and the ability to insert various shapes and lines. You can also add text with styling options, insert images, and convert image files to PDF.

Is this app free to use?

The app offers a free version with core PDF annotation and markup tools. Additional advanced features, such as redaction, measurement tools, callouts, and hyperlinks, are available through an in-app purchase for the Pro version.

Can I use this app on multiple devices?

Yes, the app provides cross-platform access and cloud storage, allowing you to access your work on any device. Your annotated PDFs can be uploaded to the cloud and synced instantly across your devices.

What are the benefits of the Pro version?

The Pro version unlocks powerful features like redaction of text and sections within PDF documents, advanced measurement tools for length and area, and the ability to add callouts, hyperlinks, and audio notes. It also includes an on-page ruler for precise measurements.