Sign a PDF online, free and without uploading it
Skip the print–sign–scan routine. Create a signature once, place it where it belongs and send back a signed PDF in under a minute.
Step by step
Open the document
Drop your PDF into the editor. It opens on your device only.
Create your signature
Choose Sign. Draw it with your mouse or finger, type your name in a handwriting style, or upload a photo of your real signature.
Remove the background
If you uploaded a photo, switch on Remove background so the white paper turns transparent and the ink sits cleanly on the page.
Place and resize
Click the page to drop the signature, then drag it into position and use the corner handle to resize it. Repeat on every page that needs one.
Download the signed copy
Press Download PDF and send it on.
What kind of signature is this?
The result is an image of your signature placed on the page. That is generally called a simple electronic signature, and it is accepted for a wide range of everyday agreements such as rental forms, permission slips, quotes and internal approvals.
It is not a certified digital signature: it does not carry a cryptographic certificate or an audit trail. If a bank, court or government office requires one, ask them which method they accept.
Tips for a signature that looks real
Sign with a dark pen on plain white paper, photograph it in even daylight and crop tightly. Upload it and use Remove background to get a transparent signature. Keep it at a natural size: roughly the width of two or three words on the line above.
Frequently asked questions
Is my signature stored anywhere?
No. It exists only in your browser tab while you work and disappears when you close it.
Can I sign on several pages?
Yes. Place the signature as many times as you need, on any page.
Will the recipient be able to copy my signature?
Any signature image on a document can be copied by someone who has the file. Only sign documents you intend to share and consider adding a date and the document’s purpose next to it.
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Electronic vs digital signature
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