How to Sign a PDF Without Printing It

Printing, signing, scanning and emailing back is the slow way. You can add your signature to a PDF in under a minute on any device.

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In your browser

Open Sign PDF, draw your signature with a mouse or finger, choose the PDF, pick the page and position, tick 'Add today's date' if needed and download. Your document never leaves your device.

Adobe Acrobat Reader (free)

Open the PDF, choose Fill & Sign, then Sign > Add signature. Type, draw or upload an image of your signature and place it.

Mac and iPhone

Mac Preview: Markup toolbar > Sign. iPhone: open the PDF in Files or Mail, tap the Markup icon and add a signature.

Is it legally binding?

In the US (ESIGN Act and UETA), the UK and the EU (eIDAS), electronic signatures are valid for most contracts. Some documents – wills, certain property deeds, court filings – may need wet ink, witnesses or a qualified e-signature.

Frequently asked questions

Is a drawn signature secure?

It shows intent to sign; for high-value contracts, platforms with audit trails add proof of who signed when.

Can I reuse my signature?

Download a transparent PNG with the Signature Maker and reuse it.

Is my document uploaded?

No.

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