How to Save a PDF With Your Measurements and Markups
Once you have measured a PDF you often need to keep or share the result: send a marked-up proof to a printer, a client or a colleague. In PdfRuler you can save a copy of the PDF with your measurements drawn right on the page.
How to save a measured PDF
- Open your PDF and place your points and, if you want, drag out ruler guides.
- Click the save icon (the download arrow) in the toolbar, next to the eraser, or press Ctrl + S (Cmd + S on a Mac). A blue check confirms it worked.
- Your browser downloads yourfile-pdfruler.com.pdf to your computer.
What is included
- Every point, in the color you gave it.
- The line between each pair of points, labelled with its distance in your chosen unit (mm, cm, inches, points or pixels).
- Your ruler guides, each labelled with its distance from the origin edge.
These are drawn as sharp vector graphics and text, so they stay crisp when you zoom into the saved file. The measurements go on the page you are currently viewing; the rest of the document is kept as it was.
Private by design
The marked-up copy is built in your browser. Your PDF is never uploaded, and the original file is not changed.
Frequently asked questions
How do I save a PDF with my measurements on it?
Place your points and guides in PdfRuler, then click the save icon next to the eraser in the toolbar. A copy of the PDF with the measurements drawn on the page downloads to your computer.
Does saving change my original PDF?
No. PdfRuler saves a new copy named after your file with -pdfruler.com added at the end. The original is untouched and nothing is uploaded.
Which page gets the measurements?
The page you are viewing when you save. Points and guides clear when you change page, so each save marks the current page.
