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PDF Import in Collaboard – Edit PDF Content Directly on the Whiteboard

Turn static PDFs into living whiteboards.

Import your PDFs into Collaboard and edit text, shapes, and images directly on the board.
Build on existing content, collaborate in real time, and move ideas forward together.

PDF Import
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Why bring your PDFs into Collaboard?

Instead of showing PDFs as static images, Collaboard brings them to life.
Import a PDF and work directly with its content: move, edit, highlight, or extend it – on your own or together with your team.

PDF import helps you to:

  • Reuse existing content without recreating it from scratch

  • Turn static documents into interactive collaboration spaces

  • Simplify teamwork by editing the same content together instead of exchanging comments back and forth
PDF Interaktiv

Transform static PDFs into interactive content

Collaboard recognizes all vector-based elements during import, allowing you to edit text, shapes, lines, and images directly on the board.

Import aus Miro und Mural

Import from Miro, Mural & more

Export your boards from other tools as PDFs and bring them into Collaboard.
Keep working with existing content, make changes easily, and collaborate seamlessly as a team.

 

Texte und Bilder bearbeiten

Move, edit, and adjust text and images freely

Reorganize content, add new elements, and visually emphasize what matters.

Kollaborativ diskutieren

Collaborate and iterate together

Collaborate on content such as campaigns, forms, or presentations – all directly on the whiteboard.
Vektor PDF unterstĂĽtzung

Supports PDFs containing vector graphics

Collaboard supports importing any PDF with vector-based content, no matter which tool it was created with.
PDF Integration Whiteboard

Seamless integration into the whiteboard

Once imported, your PDF becomes part of the board and can be edited using all standard Collaboard tools – including sticky notes, shapes, pens, and connectors.

Here’s how it works – step by step

  1. Select your PDF: In the whiteboard menu, click “Import project from PDF” and choose the file you want to import.

  2. Automatic conversion: Collaboard analyzes the PDF and converts all vector-based content – text, lines, images, and shapes – into editable objects.

  3. Edit & organize: After import, you can move, adjust, or regroup every element. Your PDF becomes a dynamic workspace you can actively work with.

  4. Collaborate and iterate: Share the board with others, add comments, or discuss content directly on the board. Everyone sees changes live, in real time.

Tips for the best PDF import experience

  • For best results, use PDFs with vector-based content.

  • Image-only or scanned PDFs are not ideal for editing.

  • If you only want to add annotations, upload the PDF instead of importing it

  • Test the import with complex documents, as results may vary depending on the PDF structure..

PDF Import in Collaboard – Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between PDF import and PDF upload?

With PDF import, vector-based content such as text, lines, and images becomes editable in Collaboard.
With PDF upload, the PDF is added as an image – ideal if you want to comment on the content without changing it.

Which types of PDFs can be imported?

PDF import supports all PDFs with vector-based content – files originally exported from tools such as PowerPoint, Illustrator, Miro, or Mural.
Scanned or purely image-based PDFs cannot be converted into editable objects.

Can I import whiteboards from other whiteboard tools?

Yes. You can export whiteboards from tools such as Miro, Mural, Microsoft Whiteboard, or similar platforms as a PDF and then import them into Collaboard.
All recognized content is automatically converted into editable elements.

When should I upload a PDF instead of importing it?

If you only want to view or comment on a PDF – for example, a site plan, floor plan, or technical drawing – uploading the PDF is the better choice.
If you want to actively edit or restructure content, such as forms, presentations, or layouts, use PDF import.

Why doesn’t my imported PDF always look perfect?

Collaboard is optimized to import a wide range of PDF types. However, depending on the structure of the PDF and the software it was created with, some elements may appear slightly shifted or grouped differently.
Highly complex or older PDFs may show variations in appearance.