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PDF Signature Tool

Add your signature to PDF documents. Draw, type, or upload your signature, then position it anywhere on the page. Perfect for contracts, agreements, and official documents.

Place a signature on any page of a PDF without printing and scanning. You can draw your signature with a mouse or touchscreen, type it using a handwriting-style font, or upload an image of your existing signature. Position and resize it on the page, then download the signed document.

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PDF Signature Tool: a worked example

A form needs your handwritten signature placed on the last page and dated, today, without printing it.

Input

form.pdf · draw signature · place on page 4 · add date
PDF Signature Tool produces

Output

form.pdf with the signature and date flattened onto the page

You draw or upload a signature, position it precisely, and it is flattened into the page so it cannot be trivially dragged off later. The whole sign-and-return loop happens locally, no third-party e-sign account or upload.

Sign PDFs directly in your browser

Place a signature on any page of a PDF without printing and scanning. You can draw your signature with a mouse or touchscreen, type it using a handwriting-style font, or upload an image of your existing signature. Position and resize it on the page, then download the signed document.

Working with your PDF

  1. 1Upload the PDF you need to sign.
  2. 2Create your signature by drawing, typing, or uploading an image.
  3. 3Navigate to the page where the signature should appear.
  4. 4Click on the page to place the signature, then drag to position and resize it.
  5. 5Download the signed PDF.

Key features

  • Three signature input methods: draw, type, or upload image
  • Precise placement with drag-and-drop positioning
  • Resizable signature to fit any signature line
  • Choose which page to place the signature on
  • Signature is flattened into the document permanently
  • Works on desktop and touch devices
  • No account or login required
  • All processing happens locally in the browser

Common scenarios

  • Contracts and agreements

    Sign a contract sent as a PDF and return it without needing to print, sign, and scan.

  • Approval workflows

    Add your signature to approve purchase orders, timesheets, or internal requests.

  • Forms and applications

    Sign government forms, school permission slips, or membership applications digitally.

  • Letters and correspondence

    Add a personal signature to formal letters prepared in PDF format.

  • Notarized documents

    Place a preliminary signature before a notary appointment to speed up the process.

Examples

  • Signing a rental agreement

    Upload the lease PDF, draw your signature, place it on the signature line on the last page, and email the signed file back to your landlord.

  • Approving a purchase order

    Open the PO PDF, type your name in a signature font, position it in the approval box, and forward the signed document to procurement.

How it works

The signature tool supports three input methods: freehand drawing on a canvas, typed text rendered in a signature-style font, and image upload (PNG or JPEG). Once you have created your signature, you can place it anywhere on any page of the document by clicking and dragging. The signature is flattened into the PDF so it becomes a permanent part of the page and cannot be easily removed or repositioned by the recipient. Note that this is a visual signature, not a cryptographic digital signature, it serves the same purpose as a pen-and-ink signature on a printed page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a legally binding digital signature?

This tool creates a visual signature similar to signing a printed document with a pen. Its legal standing depends on your jurisdiction and the agreement between parties. It is not a cryptographic digital signature with a certificate.

Can the recipient remove my signature?

The signature is flattened into the page content, making it difficult to remove without visibly altering the document. However, it is not tamper-proof in the way a certificate-based digital signature would be.

Can I reuse a signature?

The simplest way to reuse a consistent signature is to create it once as an image and use the Upload option each time. The tool itself processes everything locally and does not send any data to a server.

Does it work on a phone or tablet?

Yes. The drawing canvas supports touch input, so you can sign with your finger or a stylus on mobile devices.

Private by design

PDF parsing and editing happen in your browser. Documents, and everything inside them, are never uploaded or stored remotely.