How to Change Highlight Color in PDF? Step by Step

Using different highlight colors can make a PDF easier to review. For example, you might use yellow for key information, green for completed items, and red for content that requires attention. But what if you have already highlighted the text using the wrong color?

You can change the color of an existing PDF highlight by selecting the annotation and choosing another color from its properties. In this guide, we will show you how to do this with UPDF on Computer, and Mobile.

Part 1: How to Change Highlight Color in PDF on a Computer?

UPDF is the best PDF tool for changing highlight colors on both Windows and Mac. With it, you can easily adjust highlight colors anytime you like. If a highlighted section no longer serves you, you can remove it with just a click. Plus, UPDF lets you add text comments, callouts, and sticky notes to your highlights for better organization and context.

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Step 1: Open the Highlighted PDF

Open the UPDF toolbox on your Windows or Mac and add your PDF file with the highlights you want to change the color for by clicking on the "Open File" button. Browse your PDF file's location and select the file to open it.

Step 2: Open the Comment Tools

After opening the document, click on the “Tools” > "Comment" to display the annotation tools. Then locate the existing highlight whose color you want to change.

Step 3: Change the Color of your Highlighted Text

Simply click on the highlighted text, then select the color properties icon to choose your desired fill color. If the color you want isn’t in the list, click the last option and use the slider to customize it. You can also use the Color Picker tool to grab any color directly from your screen. Once you find a color you like, click the “+” icon under Preset to save it for future use.

Tip: To add a sticky note or remove a highlight, just click on the highlighted text. Then choose “Sticky Note” to add one, or hit “Delete” to remove the highlight.

Step 4. Save the Changes

Now, you can click on the "Save" button to save the changes.

Apart from changing highlight color in PDF, UPDF for Windows and Mac has many other features, you can watch the video below or read this review article to learn more.

Part 2: How to Change Highlight Color in PDF on Mobile?

If you want to change the highlight color in PDF on your mobile device, you can also do that with UPDF. UPDF for iOS and UPDF for Android can help you change the highlight color easily. As the guide is similar for iOS and Android, I will show the guide for Android here.

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Step 1. Open UPDF on Android or iOS, select the place where your highlighted PDF is stored, and tap to open the PDF.

Step 2. Now, you can tap on the highlighted text, and you will get the pop up menu "Edit". Tap on it.

Step 3. Now, you can pick the color from the bottom list. And it will change the highlight color directly. Tap on the "<" icon at the top menu to save the changes.

Sams to Windows and Mac versions, UPDF for Android and iOS have many other features. You can download UPDF for iOS or Android from the App Store or Google Play to test it.

Part 3. FAQS About Changing Highlight Color in PDF

Conclusion

Changing the color of an existing PDF highlight takes only a few steps with UPDF. Open the document, select the highlight, choose a new color, and save the PDF.

The process is available on Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android, allowing you to maintain a consistent annotation system across different devices without learning a completely different workflow for each platform.

Download UPDF to change highlight colors, create custom color presets, add notes, and organize your PDF annotations more clearly.