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Sign a PDF

Add a drawn or typed signature to a PDF, positioned anywhere on the page.

Select PDF file

or drop a PDF here

  • Stays on your device
  • No sign-up
  • No watermark

How to sign a PDF in 3 steps

  1. 1

    Select PDF file

    Click the button or drop the file. It is not uploaded.

  2. 2

    Draw or type your signature

    It runs in this tab, on your device.

  3. 3

    Download

    Save the new file. Your original stays as it was.

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About this tool

Add your signature to a PDF by drawing it with your mouse or finger, or typing it in a handwriting-style font. Drag it into position on the page you choose, then download the signed file — all generated locally in your browser.

Limits and edge cases
  • This adds a visual signature image to the page — it is not a cryptographically certified digital signature (like Adobe's certificate-based signing), so it won't satisfy workflows that specifically require certified e-signatures.
  • The source PDF must be unencrypted; a password-protected file needs to be unlocked first, since signing reads and writes pages directly.
  • Signing applies to one page per pass. To sign multiple pages, download the signed file, then re-upload it to add another signature to a different page.
  • A PDF that carries restriction flags (even without a password) can occasionally fail to load here — if that happens, try Unlock PDF first, since some "protected but no password" files still block editing.
Is a visual signature actually enough for this document?

This tool places a signature image on the page: the digital equivalent of printing, signing by hand, and scanning a document back in. That's genuinely enough for most everyday paperwork, but not for everything. This isn't legal advice; when in doubt, ask the other party what they require before you sign and send.

Document typeA visual signature like this one
Lease renewals, informal agreements, internal approvals, acknowledgment formsUsually accepted: matches the print-sign-scan convention most recipients already expect.
Standard business contracts and NDAs between consenting partiesOften accepted, but this adds an image of your signature and nothing more. Confirm that the other party accepts it and whether they have a specific e-signature policy.
IRS and other government forms, real-estate closing documents, notarized filingsNot sufficient: these typically require a certified e-signature service or an in-person/notarized signature, not an image placed on the page.
Compared with tools that upload your file

iLovePDF, Smallpdf and PDF24 all offer this kind of job, and the online ones upload your file to their servers to do it. Here the work happens in this tab instead. Read the honest comparisons with iLovePDF, Smallpdf and PDF24, including where they are the better choice, or how to check that a tool does not upload.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a legally binding electronic signature?+
This tool adds a visual signature image to your PDF, similar to signing a printed page and scanning it back in. It does not provide cryptographic digital-signature certification (like Adobe's certified signatures). For contracts that require legally certified e-signatures, check the specific requirements of the other party first.
Does this work the same as printing, signing, and scanning a document?+
Visually, yes — the output looks like you signed the printed page and scanned it back in, and most recipients accept that for everyday paperwork like lease renewals or acknowledgment forms. The difference is convenience: nothing is printed, physically signed, or scanned, since the signature is placed digitally in this tab.
Can I sign more than one page?+
Yes. Add your signature to a page, apply it, then re-upload the signed file to add another signature to a different page if needed.
Is my signature uploaded anywhere?+
No. Your drawn or typed signature is rendered as an image directly in your browser and placed onto the PDF locally — nothing is sent to a server.
Can I resize or reposition the signature before signing?+
Yes, drag the signature to reposition it and use the size slider to scale it before you finalize the document.
Can I sign a PDF on a school or work Chromebook?+
Yes. This tool is a regular web page, not an app, so it works in Chrome even on managed Chromebooks where installing apps from the Play Store is blocked.
Can I sign a PDF without printing it or creating an account?+
Yes. Draw or type your signature, place it on the page and download. No printing, scanning or account is needed. It is a simple electronic signature, not a certified digital signature.

Related guides

Using a Chromebook? See our Chromebook guide for device-specific tips.

Also on Mac or Android? See our Mac guide and our Android guide.

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