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How to Use Sign PDF – Complete Guide

Draw, type or upload your signature and place it anywhere on your PDF. Your file never leaves your device.

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⚡ Quick answer

Signing a PDF no longer needs printing, signing on paper and scanning again. With this tool you can sign on your phone or computer in a minute.

Open Sign PDF, follow the steps below, and you are done in a minute or two. No sign-in is needed.

📋 How to use Sign PDF – step by step

  1. Upload your PDF by clicking or dragging it into the upload area
  2. Make your signature: draw it, type your name, or upload a photo of your signature
  3. Click "Put on page" to place the signature on the PDF
  4. Drag it to the right spot and drag the blue dot to change its size
  5. Choose if it should appear on this page only, all pages, or the pages you choose
  6. Optionally add today's date or your name as text
  7. Click "Sign & Download PDF". The signed file downloads automatically

💡 Why use this tool?

Forms, applications, agreements, bank papers and school documents often need a signature. This tool lets you sign them quickly without printing or installing any software, and without creating an account.

Unlike many online tools, your PDF and your signature stay on your own device. Nothing is sent to a server.

✨ Features at a glance

  • Draw your signature with mouse, finger or stylus
  • Or type your name in handwriting styles, or upload a photo of your signature
  • Automatic white background removal for uploaded signatures
  • Drag to place, and resize the signature with one handle
  • Show the signature on this page, all pages, first or last page, or chosen pages
  • Add several signatures, today's date and extra text (Telugu, Hindi and other languages work too)
  • Live view of your real PDF pages
  • Works correctly on rotated pages
  • Option to remember your signature on your own device only
  • No upload and no sign-up
  • Automatic download with a backup download button
  • Free to use

🎯 Helpful tips

  • Keep a copy of your original file. Work on the copy so you can always go back.
  • Check the result by opening it once before you send it to someone.
  • Large or scanned files may take a little longer. Keep the tab open until the download starts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Is this a legally valid signature?

This tool places an image of your signature on the PDF, which is accepted for many everyday forms and applications. Rules differ by country and by document, and some need a certified digital signature. Please check what the person or office asking for the signature requires.

Is my document uploaded to a server?

No. Your PDF and your signature are processed inside your browser and never leave your device.

Where is my saved signature stored?

Only if you tick "Remember my signature", a copy is kept in your own browser on this device. You can remove it any time with "Forget saved signatures".

Can I sign on my phone?

Yes, you can draw the signature with your finger. Drag it into place and resize it with the blue dot.

Can I put the signature on every page?

Yes, click the signature on the page and choose "All pages", or type the pages you want, for example 1-3, 5.

Can I sign a password protected PDF?

No. Remove the password first, then sign it. You can protect it again afterwards.

Will the quality of my PDF change?

No. Your pages, text and images stay as they are. The signature is added on top.

Is it free?

Yes, this tool is completely free to use.

Ready to try it?

Sign PDF is free and your files stay on your device.

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