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Built for Speed
A streamlined workflow that removes every unnecessary step. Drag → Comment → Export. One-hand easy on desktop and mobile.
Pinpoint Precision
Comments lock to exact page coordinates for clean, professional exports. Perfect for legal work, script notes, student review, and editorial feedback.
Voice-First Option
Tap the mic and speak your comments. Faster than typing. Ideal for mobile review sessions.
Stored, Organized, Accessible
Paid plans include long-term storage and a clean history panel. Re-download any annotated PDF when you need it.
Works Beautifully on Mobile
Instant Markup is built with a mobile-first mindset. No more pinching and zooming to find the comment box. Review, draw, and speak your feedback directly from your phone or tablet, wherever you are.
- One-handed annotation
- Voice-to-text comments
- Instant mobile export
How It Works
Upload PDFs & Word Docs
Supports documents up to your plan’s upload limit.
Drag a Comment Box
No toolbars, no noise. Just drop a box where you want it.
Type or Speak Your Note
Automatic text field or voice-to-text.
Export a Clean PDF
Your comments embed directly on the page. Download instantly.
Who It’s For
Writers & Screenwriters
Leave fast scene or dialogue notes without fighting Adobe.
Lawyers & Paralegals
Rapid contract or discovery markup on PDFs and Word docs.
Students & Educators
Simple, fast academic annotation without heavy software.
Assistants & Coordinators
Review documents on the go, especially on mobile.
Time-Bound Pricing, Zero Fluff
Choose the plan that matches your workflow. No perpetual access, just pure productivity.
Free
Proof of value.
Annotate limited pages per document
Basic annotation tools
Real-time drawing and comments
No account required
Exports disabled or restricted
No cloud saving
Pro Annual
Built for habit.
Unlimited documents and pages
Unlimited full PDF exports
1GB Persistent Cloud Storage
High-priority processing
Best value for regular users
Review Pass
Urgent collaboration.
Full access for 48 hours
Unlimited pages and annotations
Full PDF exports enabled
Storage active for 48h duration
Asynchronous feedback loops
No persistent cloud storage
Access is strictly time-bound to the subscription or pass period.
Cloud saves and document access are guaranteed only during active periods.
Why Choose This Over Big PDF Suites?
Speed & Simplicity
Other tools cost $9–$19/month for 20 features you’ll never use. Instant Markup does one thing: fast, accurate PDF comments with simple, time-bound access that matches your workflow.
Why Choose This Over Free Tools?
Free annotators often have cluttered toolbars, ads, or don’t store history. This one saves your PDFs, syncs comments precisely, and works beautifully on mobile with a clean, focused interface.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get quick answers about Instant Markup’s speed-first PDF annotations, $5 Review Pass, and security features.
What is Instant Markup?
Instant Markup is a professional-grade, speed-first annotation tool designed for PDFs, Word documents (.docx), and images (PNG, JPEG). Built around a streamlined 'draw → comment' workflow, it allows you to mark up documents rapidly. Whether you're using a trackpad, stylus, or touchscreen, Instant Markup provides a low-friction environment for high-speed feedback and collaboration.
What file formats are supported for annotation?
Instant Markup supports PDF documents, Microsoft Word files (.docx), and high-resolution images (PNG, JPEG, WebP). Word documents are automatically converted to PDF for seamless annotation. Regardless of the source format, you can export your finished work as a professional, flattened PDF report or a CSV summary of all annotations.
What annotation tools are available?
We offer a focused set of high-performance tools: a pressure-sensitive Pen for freehand drawing, a Highlighter for text and areas, Text boxes for direct notes, and a unique 'Draw-to-Comment' feature that automatically opens a note field when you finish a stroke.
How does the Free tier work?
The Free tier allows you to test the full 'draw → comment' workflow on a limited number of pages. It's perfect for verifying that the tool meets your needs before upgrading. Free users have limited storage duration and restricted exports.
What is the $5 Review Pass?
The Review Pass is a 48-hour 'Pro Unlock'. For just $5, you get unlimited access to all features—including full-length document annotation, unlimited exports, and cloud storage—for two days. It's ideal for tight deadlines or one-off projects.
How is my data protected?
Your documents and annotations are stored using industry-standard encryption. We use Firebase (by Google) for secure authentication and data persistence. We do not sell your data, and your documents are only accessible to you and the people you explicitly share them with.