Sign PDF
Draw your signature and place it anywhere on a PDF, then download the signed file. Free e-signature tool — nothing is uploaded.
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Video transcript
- Open your PDF. Drop the form you need to sign. Its first page opens next to the signature pad.
- Draw your signature. Sign with your mouse, finger or trackpad. You can also type or upload one.
- Place it on the page. Click + Signature to put it on the page. You can drag or resize it there.
- Add your printed name. Type your name and add it as text, plus the date if the form asks for it.
- Download the signed PDF. Everything is added on your device. Send the signed copy by email.
How to use Sign PDF
- 1. Drop the PDF you need to sign into the box. The first page opens in the viewer, with page arrows and a page menu to move around.
- 2. Create your signature: Draw it with your mouse or finger, Type your name in one of three script fonts, or Upload a photo of it. Pick black, blue or red ink.
- 3. Click + Signature, + Initials, + Date or + Text to place items on the current page, then drag to move and drag the corner to resize.
- 4. When every page is done, click Download signed PDF. The file is saved with a -signed suffix; use Start over to sign another.
💡 Tip: Use a dark pen stroke on the white pad for the cleanest result. You can resize where you drop it and sign any page.
Frequently asked questions
Is the sign PDF tool free, and is there a page limit?
It is free with no account, watermark or page limit. You can add as many signatures, initials, dates and text boxes as you need, on any page of the document, before downloading the signed copy.
Is my PDF uploaded when I sign it?
No. The PDF is displayed with PDF.js and the signature is added with pdf-lib, both running in your browser after loading from a public CDN. Your document and signature never leave your device and aren’t stored by us.
How do I sign a PDF without printing it?
Drop the PDF here, draw or type your signature, click + Signature and drag it onto the signature line, then add + Date if needed. Click Download signed PDF and send the new file by email or upload it where it’s requested.
Is this a legally binding digital signature?
The tool adds a visual electronic signature, an image of your signature placed on the page. It is not a certificate-based digital signature with identity verification or tamper sealing. Many recipients accept this kind of e-signature, but check what your recipient requires.
How do I add my handwritten signature from a photo?
Sign on white paper, take a clear photo and choose the Upload tab. The white background is removed automatically, so only your ink appears on the page. Then click + Signature and position it.
Will the signed PDF work in Adobe Acrobat and other readers?
Yes. Signatures and text are embedded as images in a standard PDF, so they display the same in Adobe Acrobat, Preview, Chrome, Edge and mobile viewers. Rotated pages are handled, and the original text and layout are left unchanged.