Sign PDF

Draw, type or upload your signature and place it on any PDF page.

or drag and drop files here

Your files are processed on this device and never uploaded.

Sign a PDF for free without printing, signing and scanning it again. Draw your signature with a finger or mouse, type it in a handwriting style, or upload a photo of the one you already use, then drag it onto the right line and resize it. It works on a phone or a computer, with no app, no account and no watermark. Your document and your signature are handled on your own device and are never uploaded.

Why sign your PDF here

Draw it yourself

Sign on the screen with your finger, a stylus or a mouse. Clear it and try again until it looks like your own hand.

Or type your name

Type your name and pick a handwriting style. It is a quick option when you are at a keyboard and not at a touchscreen.

Use a photo of your signature

Sign a white sheet, take a picture and upload it. Your usual signature ends up on the document, as you write it on paper.

Place and resize

Drag the signature onto the signature line, on any page, and scale it so it fits the space without covering the text.

Sign several spots

Add your signature on each page that needs it, plus a typed date or initials, then save once.

Private by design

Your signature is as personal as it gets. It is drawn and placed by your browser and is not sent to any server.

How to use 3 steps

  1. 01

    Select or drop your PDF into the box above.

  2. 02

    Draw, type or upload your signature, then drag it onto the signature line and resize it.

  3. 03

    Click "Download PDF" to save the signed file.

How do I sign a PDF for free?

Drop the document into the box above, then create your signature. You can draw it on the screen, type your name in a handwriting style, or upload a picture of a signature you wrote on paper. Drag it to the line, resize it so it sits neatly in the space, and save. The signed copy downloads as a new PDF, and your original stays untouched.

Place it on whichever page needs it. If a contract wants initials on every page and a full signature on the last, add each one in turn and save once at the end.

Tip: For the cleanest look, sign a white sheet of paper with a dark pen, photograph it in good light and upload that. A scanned-looking signature is often more accepted than a shaky one drawn with a thumb.

How do I sign a PDF on my phone?

Open the page in Chrome, Safari or any modern mobile browser and add the PDF from your files, your downloads or a chat attachment you saved. Draw with your fingertip, or use a stylus if you have one. Turn the phone sideways to get more room, then pinch to zoom before you drop the signature on a small line.

When you save, the file lands in your downloads, ready to attach to an email or a message. There is nothing to install and no account to create, which helps when a landlord or an employer wants the paper back within the hour.

Is a signature on a PDF valid?

It depends on what the document is for, so be clear about what this tool does. It places a visual electronic signature on the page, an image of your signature. For a lot of routine paperwork, such as a rental application, a consent form or an internal approval, that is exactly what the other side asks for.

It is not a certificate-based digital signature, which uses cryptography and a certificate from a trusted provider to prove who signed and that the file has not changed since. Some contracts, tenders and government filings require that kind. If you are not sure, ask the person who sent the document which one they expect before you sign.

Is it safe to sign a PDF online?

Your signature is personal, so it is fair to ask. In this tool, the signature is created in your browser and placed on the page by your browser. Neither the document nor the signature is sent to a server, so no copy exists anywhere except on your device.

You can verify it in the network tab of your browser while you sign. If you do not want your signature easy to copy from a shared file, you can run the signed PDF through Flatten so it becomes part of the page, and protect the file with a password before you send it.

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Questions answered

How do I sign a PDF for free?

Open the PDF above, create your signature by drawing, typing or uploading it, drag it onto the signature line and save. There is no fee, no account and no watermark on the signed file.

How do I sign a PDF on my phone?

Open this page in your phone's browser, add the PDF, and draw your signature with your finger. Place it on the line, then save the file to your phone. No app is needed on Android or iPhone.

How do I sign a PDF without printing it?

Add your signature as an image directly on the page. You skip the printer, the pen and the scanner, and the result is a PDF you can send straight back.

Is this signature legally binding?

It is a visual electronic signature, an image of your signature on the page. Many everyday agreements accept that, but the rules vary by country and document. It is not a certificate-based digital signature, so ask the recipient if they need one.

What is the difference between an electronic and a digital signature?

An electronic signature is any mark that shows intent to sign, such as a drawn or typed name. A digital signature is cryptographic and tied to a certificate issued by a trusted provider. This tool adds the first kind.

Is it safe to sign a PDF online?

Here it is, because nothing is uploaded. The document and your signature are processed by your browser on your own device and never reach a server. Free, with no sign-up.