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Sign a PDF without printing it

Instead of printing, signing and scanning: upload the PDF, draw your signature with mouse or finger (or upload a photo of it), drag it into place and save. It takes less than a minute.

Choose files

or drag and dropPDF

  • Draw
  • Type
  • Upload
  • Insert date

Your files never leave your device — everything runs locally in your browser.

How it works

  1. 1

    Upload the PDF

    The signature dialog opens immediately.

  2. 2

    Create your signature

    Draw, type or upload a photo of your signature.

  3. 3

    Place it

    Move and resize it; add today’s date if needed.

  4. 4

    Save

    Download the signed PDF and send it back.

Three ways to sign

MethodBest for
DrawTouchscreens or drawing tablets — looks most natural.
TypeQuick on a laptop; your name appears in a handwriting-style font.
Upload a photoPhotograph your signature on white paper — the background becomes transparent automatically.

Is such a signature valid?

An inserted signature is a simple electronic signature. For many everyday documents — order confirmations, delivery authorizations, registrations — that is accepted in practice. Where the law requires a handwritten signature on paper or a qualified electronic signature, it isn’t sufficient; requirements differ by country and document type.

If you choose, your last signature is stored only in your browser and can be deleted at any time.

Tips

  • When you upload a photo of your signature, the paper background becomes transparent automatically.
  • Your last signature is stored only on your device and can be deleted at any time.
  • This is a simple electronic signature; qualified signatures require a certified provider.

Frequently asked questions

Can I sign in several places?

Yes, insert the signature as often as needed, e.g. initials on every page.

How do I add the date?

Use “Insert date” — today’s date appears and can be moved.

Does the document need signature fields?

No. You can sign any PDF.

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