OCR makes scanned documents searchable and selectable. Go to Tools > Batch Processing > OCR. It runs entirely on your Mac through Apple's Vision framework — no internet connection needed.

Support & All Tools — Typemark PDF Editor for Mac

Q: How do I edit text in a PDF?

Select the Edit Text tool (⌘E) and click on any text in your PDF. You can retype, delete, or add new text directly. Typemark reflows text naturally using its custom rendering engine.

Q: How do I merge or split PDFs?

To merge, go to File > Merge PDFs and drag in the files you want to combine. To split, open the Page Organizer, select pages, and export them as a new document.

Q: How do I sign a document?

Select the Signature tool from the toolbar. Draw your signature with a trackpad or mouse, or add an image. Signatures are stored locally for reuse.

Q: Which macOS versions are supported?

Typemark requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later. It is optimised for Apple silicon but runs on Intel Macs as well.

Q: How do I report a bug or request a feature?

In Typemark, go to Help > Report a Bug. You can submit crash reports, bug reports, or feature requests. System information is attached automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I edit text in a PDF?

Select the Edit Text tool (⌘E) and click on any text in your PDF. You can retype, delete, or add new text directly. Typemark uses its own rendering engine to reflow text naturally — no re-exporting required.

How does OCR work?

OCR (optical character recognition) makes scanned documents searchable and selectable. Go to Tools > Batch Processing > OCR or use it on individual pages. It runs entirely on your Mac through Apple's Vision framework — no internet connection needed, no data sent anywhere.

How do I merge or split PDFs?

To merge, go to File > Merge PDFs and drag in the files you want to combine. Reorder them as needed, then save. To split, open the Page Organizer (View > Page Organizer), select the pages you want to extract, and export them as a new document.

How do I sign a document?

Select the Signature tool from the toolbar. You can draw your signature with a trackpad or mouse, or add an image of your signature. Once created, place and resize it anywhere on the document. Signatures are stored locally for reuse.

Which macOS versions are supported?

Typemark requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later. It's optimised for Apple silicon but runs on Intel Macs as well.

What should I do if Typemark crashes?

Typemark auto-saves your work, so your document should be recoverable when you reopen the app. If the crash persists, go to Help > Report a Bug and select "Crash" as the category — this attaches diagnostic information that helps us fix the issue. You can also use the contact form below.

How do I report a bug or request a feature?

In Typemark, go to Help > Report a Bug. You can submit crash reports, bug reports, or feature requests. System information is attached automatically to help us diagnose issues. You can also reach us through the contact form below.

All Tools

Edit & Select

Select ⌘1

Select and interact with annotations, text, and other PDF elements. Click to select, drag to move, or use handles to resize.

Edit Text ⌘E

Edit existing text directly in the PDF. Click on any text to modify it — retype, delete, or insert new content. Typemark reflows text naturally using its custom rendering engine.

Edit PDF

Edit the underlying PDF objects — move, resize, or delete images, shapes, and other elements embedded in the document structure.

Markup

Highlight ⌘2

Highlight text with a translucent color overlay. Select text and apply, or switch to the tool and drag across text. Adjustable color and opacity.

Underline ⌘3

Underline text with customisable thickness and line style (solid, dashed, dotted).

Strikethrough ⌘4

Draw a line through text to indicate deletion or revision. Adjustable thickness and line style.

Squiggly Underline

Add a wavy underline beneath text — commonly used to flag spelling or grammar issues during review.

Draw

Freehand ⌘5

Draw freehand lines and shapes directly on the PDF with your mouse or trackpad. Customisable color, thickness, and opacity.

Eraser

Erase freehand drawings and ink annotations. Drag over drawn content to remove it.

Shapes

Rectangle ⌘7

Draw rectangles and squares. Optional fill color, adjustable border thickness and style.

Circle ⌘8

Draw circles and ellipses with optional fill, adjustable border, and customisable color.

Line ⌘9

Draw straight lines between two points. Customisable thickness, color, and line style.

Arrow ⌘0

Draw arrows with configurable head styles and directions — useful for pointing out specific parts of a document.

Polygon

Draw multi-sided shapes by clicking to place each vertex. Close the shape by clicking the starting point. Optional fill.

Insert

Text ⌘6

Add a text annotation box anywhere on the page. Type your text, then move and resize as needed. Customisable font, size, and color.

Callout ⌘C

Create speech-bubble style callouts with a pointer. Available in multiple styles: Note, Warning, Info, and Transparent.

Stamp

Add stamps with customisable text and color — useful for marking documents as "Approved", "Draft", "Confidential", or any custom label.

Add Image

Insert images (PNG, JPEG, etc.) into your PDF. Place, resize, and position them anywhere on the page.

Signature

Draw or import your signature and place it on the document. Signatures are saved locally for reuse across documents.

Redact & Protect

Redact ⌘R

Permanently remove sensitive information from your PDF. Select text or an area to redact — the content is irreversibly deleted from the file, not just covered. Multiple redaction styles available.

Password Protection

Encrypt your PDF with a password. Set an open password (required to view) and/or a permissions password (required to edit, print, or copy). Uses AES encryption.

Forms

Form Designer

Design interactive PDF forms with text fields, checkboxes, radio buttons, and other form elements. Create fillable documents that others can complete.

Page Management

Page Organizer

Reorder, delete, rotate, and crop pages. Drag pages to rearrange them, or select multiple pages to extract into a new document.

Merge PDFs

Combine multiple PDF files into one document. Drag files to set the order, then merge into a single PDF.

Flatten Annotations

Permanently embed all annotations into the PDF page content. Once flattened, annotations can no longer be edited or moved — useful for sharing final documents.

Batch Processing

OCR — Make PDFs Searchable

Add text recognition to scanned documents so you can search, select, and copy text. Runs entirely on-device through Apple Vision — works offline, no data sent anywhere.

Compress — Reduce File Size

Shrink PDF file sizes by optimising images and removing unnecessary data. Process one file or an entire batch at once.

Watermark

Stamp text on every page of a PDF — useful for marking documents as "Confidential", "Draft", or adding a company name. Customisable position, rotation, and opacity.

Find & Replace Text

Search for text across one or multiple PDFs and replace it. Useful for updating dates, names, or recurring terms across documents.

Export to Images

Convert PDF pages to PNG, JPEG, or TIFF images. Process individual pages or entire documents in batch.

Edit Metadata

Change a PDF's title, author, subject, and keywords. Useful for organising documents or removing identifying metadata before sharing.

Measure

Measure distances and areas on PDF pages. Supports both metric and imperial units — useful for architectural plans, technical drawings, and scaled documents.

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