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How to Sign a PDF Online for Free — Draw, Type or Upload Your Signature
Printing a form only to sign it and scan it again is a waste of an afternoon. You can place your signature directly on the PDF in under a minute.
Three ways to create the signature
- Draw — use a finger on a phone or a mouse on a computer; pick the ink colour.
- Type — type your name and use a handwriting-style font.
- Upload — add a photo of your real signature on white paper. Crop it closely so there is no extra background.
Sign step by step
- Open Sign PDF and drop the document.
- Create your signature using one of the three modes.
- Place it on the page, resize it to sit on the signature line, and apply.
- Download the signed PDF.
What this is — and is not
This adds an image of your signature to the PDF, just like signing on paper and scanning. It is not a digital-certificate signature or an Aadhaar eSign, which verify identity cryptographically. Many everyday forms accept an image signature, but a bank, court or government portal may require a specific kind — check what the recipient asks for.
Tips for a professional look
- Sign slowly on a white background if you upload a photo.
- Keep the signature inside the line and do not cover printed text.
- Save a copy named clearly, for example agreement-signed.pdf.
Frequently asked questions
Is an image signature legally valid?
It depends on the document and who is receiving it. Some accept it, others require a digital signature or eSign. Ask the recipient.
Is my document uploaded?
No. Signing happens in your browser.
Can I sign several pages?
Run the tool on the file again for each page that needs a signature.