How to Add a Circle to a PDF in 4 Steps
Upload PDF Document
Drag and drop your PDF into the interactive editor canvas.
Choose Circle Tool
Select the Ellipse/Circle tool from the shape menu and pick your desired border color and stroke weight.
Draw the Circle
Click and drag on the document page to create a circle or oval. Hold Shift while dragging for a perfect circle.
Export PDF
Adjust position or dimensions as needed, then click Download to save your modified PDF.
How to Draw a Circle on a PDF
How do I draw a perfect circle instead of an oval?
Click the circle tool and hold the Shift key while dragging on the document canvas to lock the aspect ratio into a perfect circle.
Can I change the circle border color and background fill?
Yes. You can customize the border color, border thickness, fill color, and fill opacity (from completely transparent to opaque) in the properties panel.
Can I move or resize the circle after placing it?
Yes. Switch to the Select tool (arrow icon), click on the circle, and use the bounding box handles to move, resize, or delete it.
Does adding circles work on multi-page PDFs?
Yes. You can navigate between pages in the document and add circles, annotations, and shapes across any page.
Are my files uploaded or stored on any server?
No. KissThePDF is an open-source, client-side application. All PDF rendering and drawing happens 100% inside your web browser.