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What you can do with Sign PDF
Everything this tool helps you accomplish — no learning curve, no setup.
- Sign a PDF by drawing your signature
- Type your name and pick a signature style
- Upload an image of your handwritten signature
- Add a signature to any page without an account
- Stamp APPROVED, PAID or DRAFT on a document
- Fill in the date and place a company stamp
Settings information
21 settings
Every control in Sign PDF, explained — what it does and when to use it.
Tools
- ToolsPresets
- Chooses what to place on the page — a handwritten signature, a text box, a formatted date, or a company stamp — with Signature selected by default.Options: SignatureTextDateStamp
- Add to pageOne-click
- Drops the current signature, text, date, or stamp in the middle of the page you are viewing; you can then drag it to the exact spot.
- EditText input
- Appears when a placed text or date item is selected; retype its content to change what shows on the page without deleting and re-adding it.
Signature
- Your signaturePresets
- Picks how you create your signature — draw it by hand, type your name in a handwriting font, or upload an existing signature image — with Draw selected by default.Options: DrawTypeUpload
- DrawDraw on image
- A signature pad where you sign with a mouse, finger, or stylus; empty space around the ink is trimmed automatically so it places at the right size.
- Type your nameText input
- Type your name to generate a signature instantly; the preview updates live in whichever handwriting style you pick below.
- Font stylePresets
- Sets the handwriting style for a typed signature; each option previews your own name so you can pick the look that suits the document.Options: CaveatDancing ScriptGreat VibesSacramentoAlluraPacificoHomemade AppleKalam
- UploadFile input
- Upload a PNG or JPG of your real signature; transparent PNGs work best, and extra blank space around the ink is trimmed automatically.
- Your full nameText input
- One-time prompt after upload: enter your name to instantly create a ready-to-place typed signature, or skip to draw or upload one instead.
Text
- TextText input
- The paragraph or line of text to place on the PDF — useful for filling in fields, adding notes, or printing a name next to a signature.
- FontDropdown
- Chooses the typeface for the text box — clean Sans, formal Serif, typewriter-style Mono, or a casual Handwritten look — with Sans as the default.Options: SansSerifMonoHandwritten
- ColorColor picker
- Sets the text color; near-black by default, but you can match the document's ink or make additions stand out in another color.
- SizeSliderRange: 1–6 · Default: 3.6
- Controls how large the text renders relative to the page width — drag right for headings, left for small annotations.
- BOn / Off
- Makes the text bold so it stands out on the document, useful for labels such as printed names or approval notes.
- IOn / Off
- Italicizes the text for emphasis or a lighter, more informal look.
Date
- Pick dateDate picker
- Selects the calendar date to stamp on the document; starts on today's date but can be set to any day.
- TodayOne-click
- Resets the date field to the current date with one tap, handy after browsing to another day.
- FormatDropdown
- Chooses how the date is written, for example 05/26/2026 versus 26 May 2026; each option shows a live example and a preview appears below.Options: MM/DD/YYYYDD/MM/YYYYYYYY-MM-DDMonth DD, YYYYDD Month YYYY
Stamp
- Company stampPresets
- Chooses between generating a circular company stamp from your text or uploading an image of an existing stamp, with Create selected by default.Options: CreateUpload
- Company nameText input
- The company name written around the rim of the generated circular stamp; defaults to a sample name until you type your own.
- APPROVED / PAID / DRAFTText input
- The bold word across the middle of the generated stamp, such as APPROVED, PAID, or DRAFT; APPROVED is pre-filled.
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Try it nowFrequently Asked Questions
Upload the PDF, type a stylised signature, draw one with your mouse or finger, or upload a transparent PNG of your scanned signature. Drag it onto the signature field, add initials in the margins, then download a signed PDF that opens cleanly in every reader.
usageIn most jurisdictions yes — the US ESIGN Act, EU eIDAS, UK Electronic Communications Act and India IT Act all recognise simple electronic signatures for routine contracts (employment offers, NDAs, freelance agreements, invoices). High-value transactions may require qualified e-signatures.
officialYes. Add signature fields for each party, save the partially-signed PDF, send it to the next signer and have them add their signature in their assigned slot. The audit trail (who signed when) is embedded in the PDF metadata.
featuresDrop a signature, initials and date stamp from the toolbar onto any page. The date stamp uses today's date by default but can be overridden. Flatten the PDF on download so recipients cannot modify the signature placement.
featuresPage previews render locally, but signing itself happens on our secure server: your document and signature image are uploaded over HTTPS, stamped into the PDF there, and deleted automatically afterwards — we never store or share them. That works well for everyday paperwork like employment contracts and NDAs; if your policy requires a signer that never uploads the file at all, use an offline desktop PDF tool instead.
privacyYes. Toggle "Flatten and lock on download" and signatures, initials and the date stamp are baked into the page. Combined with the optional password-protect step, the document becomes tamper-evident.
featuresThis tool adds an electronic signature — a visible image of your drawn, typed or uploaded signature stamped onto the page — which is legally valid for everyday agreements like NDAs, offers and invoices. It does not create a certificate-based digital signature (the cryptographic kind Acrobat verifies against a .p12 / PKI certificate). For routine documents an electronic signature is what you need; for paperwork that must be cryptographically tamper-verifiable, use a certificate-based signing service.
technicalThis tool focuses on signatures, initials, dates and stamps that you place anywhere on the page. If your PDF has interactive form fields — checkboxes, text inputs, dropdowns — to complete, use our Fill PDF Form tool to fill them first, then return here to add your signature.
featuresYes — switch to the Text tab and type your paragraph, then pick a font family (Sans, Serif, Mono or Handwritten), a text color, and drag the size slider to set how large it renders on the page. Bold and italic toggle buttons next to the size slider let you emphasize the text without leaving the tool.
featuresIn the Signature tab, choose the Type mode, enter your name, then pick from eight cursive font styles — Caveat, Dancing Script, Great Vibes, Sacramento, Allura, Pacifico, Homemade Apple or Kalam — shown as live previews of your own name. Each renders a different handwriting look, so you can match the tone of the document you're signing.
usageOpen the Date tab, pick a day with the date field or tap Today for the current date, then choose a format from the dropdown — MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY, YYYY-MM-DD, Month DD, YYYY, or DD Month YYYY. The live preview under the format picker shows exactly how the stamped date will look before you place it, and you can still adjust its font, color and size like the text tool.
featuresYes — in the Stamp tab, choose Create mode and enter your company name plus a short line like APPROVED, PAID or DRAFT; the tool generates a circular stamp graphic in the color you pick with the color field. If you already have a real company stamp image, switch to Upload mode instead and use that PNG or JPG directly.
featuresUse the Signature tab (Type mode with a cursive font, or Draw if you prefer your real signature) to place your name, then switch to the Date tab and pick a format like Month DD, YYYY with Today selected for a professional-looking date stamp. Finally, add a Stamp in Create mode reading APPROVED in your brand color to mark the document reviewed — all three can be dragged and resized independently on the same page before you download.
tipsIn the Signature tab, choose Draw mode and sign directly on the canvas with your mouse, trackpad or a finger/stylus on touchscreens. If it doesn't come out right, tap Clear underneath the canvas to wipe it and try again — the tool automatically trims the transparent border around your ink so the signature drops onto the page at the right size.
usageDrag anywhere on a placed item to move it, or drag the small handle at its corner to resize it — text and date items automatically scale their font size as you resize. On a touchscreen you can also pinch with two fingers to resize and reposition in one gesture, and pressing Delete or Backspace removes whichever item is currently selected.
featuresYes. Use the Prev/Next arrows or the page thumbnail strip to jump between pages — each thumbnail shows a small badge with how many items you've already placed on it. The Placed signatures list in the Pages panel lets you tap any item to jump straight back to its page and select it, or delete it from there.
featuresOnce your PDF finishes rendering, a one-time popup asks for your full name (pre-filled if you're signed in) and, when you confirm, instantly builds a typed cursive signature from it and switches you to the Signature tool so you can tap the page to place it immediately. Tap Skip if you'd rather draw your signature or upload an image instead.
usageSwitch to the Stamp tab, then either use Create mode to type your company name and a short line of text like APPROVED, PAID or DRAFT and pick a color — the tool renders it as a circular stamp graphic on the spot — or switch to Upload mode to drop in an existing PNG or JPEG of your company's real rubber stamp. Once it's rendered or uploaded, tap Add to page (or tap anywhere on the document) to place it just like a signature.
featuresYes — the Text tab is separate from Signature, Date and Stamp and lets you type a full paragraph (for example a certification statement or a note to the recipient) into a textarea. You can pick one of four fonts (Sans, Serif, Mono or Handwritten), set a color with the color picker, adjust size with the 1-6% slider, and toggle Bold or Italic before placing it on the page.
featuresHow Sign PDF helps you get it done
Real problems it solves every day — for businesses, creators, and everyday tasks. Find the use case that fits you and start in seconds.
Freelance Contract & SOW Signing
Freelancers and consultants sign client contracts, statements of work and NDAs in the browser without paying for a DocuSign subscription for every quarterly engagement
Real Estate & Lease Agreement Signing
Tenants, landlords and buyers sign lease agreements, purchase contracts and mortgage paperwork digitally — flatten on download so signatures cannot be moved after the fact
Employee Onboarding & HR Paperwork
New hires sign offer letters, NDAs, direct-deposit authorisations and benefits enrolment PDFs on day one without printing, scanning and emailing back
Vendor Agreements & Purchase Orders
Operations and procurement teams sign vendor agreements, purchase orders and master service agreements on the fly when DocuSign isn't already set up with the counterparty
Medical Consent & Patient Forms
Patients sign telehealth consent forms, HIPAA authorisations and treatment agreements digitally — fully in the browser so no PHI is uploaded to a third-party signing service
School Permission Slips & Parent Forms
Parents sign field-trip permission slips, school enrolment paperwork and after-school registration forms from their phone, then email the signed PDF back to the teacher
Approve Invoices & POs With a Custom Stamp
Use the Stamp tool's Create mode to generate a circular APPROVED or PAID stamp in your company name and brand color, then drop it onto invoices and purchase orders without needing a physical rubber stamp.
Sign Event & Vendor Booking Contracts
Photographers, wedding planners and venue coordinators can sign booking contracts and deposit agreements from their phone between client meetings, with no printer or scanner needed on-site.
Date-Stamp Legal Notices & Disclosures
Use the Date tool to add a properly formatted effective date next to your signature on legal notices, waivers and disclosure forms, choosing a format like Month DD, YYYY to match formal document conventions.
Batch-Sign Multi-Page Client Agreements & NDAs
For a long contract spanning many pages, use the page thumbnail strip and per-page item-count badges to jump through each page, dropping a signature or initials wherever required, then use the Placed signatures list to double-check nothing was missed on any page before downloading.
