How to sign a PDF online for free

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Printing, signing and scanning a document takes ten minutes and a printer. Signing a PDF on screen takes one. Here is how to add your signature — and a date — to any PDF, on a computer or phone.

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Steps

  1. Open Sign PDF and choose the document.
  2. Draw your signature with a finger, stylus or mouse — or type your name in a handwriting style, or upload a photo of your signature.
  3. Tap where it should go, then drag and resize it.
  4. Add the date or your initials with a text box, then download.

Good to know

  • Your signature is saved on your device for next time, never on a server.
  • Signatures are drawn as smooth vector strokes, so they stay sharp when printed.
  • Need a signature line? The Elements panel has a ready-made signature and date block.
  • This is an electronic signature — a picture of your signature on the document. Some contracts need a certificate-based digital signature from a trust service instead.

Tools for this job

Sign PDF · Fill & sign a form · Edit PDF · Password-protect

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