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How it works
Sign PDF
Add your signature to a PDF in under a minute. Draw it, type it or upload a photo of it, place it anywhere on any page, add the date, and download the signed file.
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Drop in the PDF you need to sign.
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Draw, type or upload your signature, then click Place on page. Add the date if you need it.
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Drag and resize everything into position on any page, then save the signed PDF.
About this tool
Sign documents without printing them
Printing a contract, signing it and scanning it back takes time and produces a blurry, oversized file. Signing the PDF directly is faster and looks cleaner. You can draw your signature with a mouse, trackpad or finger, type your name in a handwriting font, or upload a photo of your signature on paper; the white background is removed so it looks natural on the page.
Signatures are placed as images on the pages you choose, and you can add more than one, such as initials on every page and a full signature at the end. This creates an electronic signature, which is accepted for many everyday agreements. It isn't a certificate-based digital signature; for documents that legally require one, use a qualified signing service.
Draw, type or upload
Three ways to create a signature, in black, blue or red ink.
Clean uploaded signatures
Paper and shadows are removed from photos of your signature.
Place anywhere
Drag, resize and add as many signatures, initials and dates as you need.
Stays on your device
Contracts never leave your browser.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is an electronic signature legally binding?
In many countries, including under the US ESIGN Act and the EU's eIDAS regulation, simple electronic signatures are valid for many agreements. Some documents need advanced or qualified signatures. If you're unsure, check the requirement for your document.
Is this a digital signature with a certificate?
No. It places your signature as an image, which is an electronic signature. Certificate-based digital signatures require an identity provider and aren't created by this tool.
Can I sign on my phone?
Yes. Draw your signature with your finger, and drag it into place with touch.
How do I sign every page?
Use the page arrows to move through the document and click Place on page on each page where you need a signature or initials.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. This tool runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your files and text never leave your device, so it's safe for private or confidential work.
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