Signing a PDF electronically saves printing, signing, and scanning. For most everyday documents — forms, letters, agreements — a drawn signature placed on the page is all you need.
Drawing and placing your signature
Draw your signature with a mouse, trackpad, or finger, then drag it to the right spot on the page and size it. Download the signed PDF.
Keep it private
Your signature is personal. A browser-based signer keeps both your signature and the document on your device.
When you need more than a drawn signature
For legally demanding contexts, a certified digital signature (with a verified identity certificate) may be required. A drawn signature suits the vast majority of everyday needs.
Step by step
- Open the sign tool and add the document.
- Draw your signature with a mouse, trackpad or finger — a finger on a phone screen gives the most natural line.
- Drag it onto the signature area and size it to match the line on the page.
- Export the signed PDF and keep the unsigned original.
What usually goes wrong
A drawn signature is not a digital signature
It is a picture of your name on the page. It is fine for most everyday agreements, but it carries no cryptographic proof of who signed or that the document is unaltered. Some legal and government processes require the real thing.
Signing on a laptop trackpad looks nothing like your signature
If the result matters, sign on a phone with your finger, or sign paper and photograph it.
Oversized signatures look careless
Match the height of the printed line. A signature spanning half the page reads as a mistake.
Frequently asked questions
Is a drawn signature legally valid?
For many everyday documents, electronic signatures are widely accepted. For high-stakes legal documents, check whether a certified digital signature is required.
Is a drawn signature legally valid?
In many jurisdictions an electronic signature is valid for ordinary agreements, but requirements vary and some processes demand a certificate-based digital signature. Check what the specific document requires.
Is it safe to sign a contract in my browser?
If the tool processes locally, the document and your signature never leave your device — which is safer than emailing an unsigned copy to a signing service.