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Sign PDF

Return a signed lease, consent form, or NDAs without printing and scanning. Draw your signature with mouse or stylus, type a cursive name, or paste a scanned signature PNG — then place it on the PDF page. Processing is local; this is visual signing, not PKI digital certificate signing.
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How to sign a PDF

1. Upload the PDF.
2. Create signature: draw, type, or upload image.
3. Drag signature to the correct line and resize.
4. Download the signed PDF.

Signing examples

Rental agreement

Landlord emails PDF — sign tenant line and return same day without printer.

School permission slip

Parent signs field trip form on phone browser and emails back to teacher.

Freelance SOW

Both parties sign acceptance block before project kickoff.

When visual PDF signing works

When counterparties accept image signatures on PDFs.
When speed matters more than qualified electronic signature regimes.
When you already have a scanned signature PNG to reuse.

When you need qualified e-sign

When law requires DocuSign/Adobe Sign with audit trail and identity verification.
When EU eIDAS qualified signature is mandatory for the contract type.
When tamper-evident cryptographic signature is required.

Visual vs digital signatures

Visual signatures mimic ink. Digital certificate signatures use PKI to detect tampering — required for many government filings.

Mobile signing tips

Use finger or stylus on phone for natural strokes. Pinch-zoom to align with fine print lines.

Security hygiene

Sign only documents you read. Phishing emails attach fake contracts — verify sender before signing.

Frequently asked questions

Is this legally binding?

Depends on jurisdiction and document type. Many everyday agreements accept electronic signatures; real estate and wills often need notarization.

Cryptographic digital signature?

This tool overlays a visual signature — not PKCS#7 certificate signing embedded in PDF.

Multiple signers?

Each signer downloads, signs, and sends onward — or use dedicated e-sign platforms for routing.

Signature image format?

Transparent PNG signatures look best on form lines.

Files uploaded?

No — local canvas/pdf-lib workflow.

Flatten signature?

Downloaded PDF typically merges signature into page content — not easily movable afterward.