Sign a PDF without printing it
Printing a document, signing it with a pen and scanning it back takes time and leaves a blurry copy. Here you add your signature straight onto the PDF: it looks like ink on paper, sits exactly where you put it, and the rest of the document stays sharp.
How to sign a PDF
- Drop the PDF.
- Make your signature: draw it with a mouse, trackpad or finger; type your name in a handwriting style; or upload a photo of your signature on white paper.
- Press “Place on the page” and click where the signature goes. Drag it to move it and pull the corner to resize it. Add the date or your initials the same way.
- Download the signed PDF.
Good to know
- Your PDF and your signature never leave your device; nothing is uploaded or stored.
- The signature becomes part of the page, like a scanned signature. It is a simple electronic signature, which is accepted for many everyday agreements, forms and letters.
- Some contracts and government forms require a certified digital signature (with a certificate from an approved provider). Check what the recipient accepts.
- If the PDF is password-protected or locked against changes, unlock it first with Unlock PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Is it legal to sign a PDF electronically?
Many countries recognise electronic signatures for everyday agreements and forms, but some documents, such as certain contracts and government filings, need a certified digital signature or a handwritten one. When in doubt, ask the person or office you are sending it to.
Can I sign on my phone?
Yes. Draw your signature with your finger, tap the page to place it, and download the signed PDF.
Can I add more than one signature?
Yes. Place as many signatures, dates and initials as you need, on any pages, before you download.