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Sign PDF

Draw, type or upload a signature and place it on the page.

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About Sign PDF

Sign contracts without printing anything. Draw with a mouse or finger, type a name in a handwriting style, or upload a photo of your signature - then drag it exactly where it belongs.

  • Draw, type or upload
  • Reusable saved signatures
  • Add initials, dates and text fields

How to sign pdf

  1. 1

    Upload the contract

    Any PDF, signed or unsigned.

  2. 2

    Create your signature

    Draw, type or upload an image.

  3. 3

    Place and download

    Position it, add the date, export.

A practical guide to sign pdf

Three ways to create your signature

You can draw, type or upload, and each suits a different situation. Drawing with a mouse, trackpad or finger gives the most personal, handwritten look and is quickest on a touchscreen. Typing your name in a handwriting-style font is the tidiest option when a drawn scrawl looks messy or you are on a plain mouse. Uploading a photo of a real ink signature is best when you want your exact autograph reused everywhere. Whichever you pick, save it so the next contract takes a couple of clicks instead of starting over.

Placing a signature that looks right

Sizing and position do most of the work in making a signature look natural. Scale it to sit on the signature line rather than floating above or crashing through it, and leave a little breathing room so it does not touch the printed text. If the document has a dedicated block, add the date and your printed name beside the signature to mirror how you would sign on paper. Zoom in before exporting to check nothing overlaps a nearby field, since a signature that covers a clause reads as sloppy even when the intent is clear.

Understanding what this signature is, and is not

It helps to be clear-eyed about what you are applying. This is a simple electronic signature: a visual mark placed on the page, suitable for the many agreements that accept one. It is not a qualified or certificate-based digital signature, so it does not embed a cryptographic identity certificate the way government or eIDAS-grade signing does. For routine contracts, consent forms and internal sign-offs that is usually all you need; for anything that explicitly requires a certified signature, use a service built for that. When in doubt about a specific document, check its rules rather than assuming.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the same as a certificate-based digital signature?
No. This places a simple electronic signature, an image of your handwriting or typed name, on the page. It is not a qualified, certificate-based digital signature and does not carry eIDAS or US-ESIGN cryptographic certification. For contracts that specifically demand a certified signature, use a provider that issues one.
Are these signatures generally accepted?
Simple electronic signatures are widely used and accepted for everyday agreements in many places, but acceptance depends on the document and your local rules, and some formal or regulated documents require a stronger form. This is general information, not legal advice, so confirm the requirements for anything important.
How do I get a signature with no white box around it?
Draw or type it and the background is transparent automatically. If you upload a photo instead, use a PNG with a transparent background, or sign in dark ink on clean white paper so the tool can drop the paper out, otherwise a pale rectangle may sit behind your signature.
Can I add a date, initials or a title next to my signature?
Yes. Alongside the signature you can drop the date, your initials, and short text fields such as a name or job title, then position each element independently so a signature block lines up the way a printed one would.

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