How to Sign a PDF Without Printing It (Free)
To sign a PDF without printing it, open Sign PDF, choose your file, create your signature by drawing, typing or uploading it, then drag it into place and download. It takes about a minute, and you skip the printer and the scanner entirely.
Sign PDF runs in your browser, so the contract or form you are signing is never uploaded. That matters for documents with your address, salary or ID number on them.
Steps
- Open Sign PDF and choose your PDF.
- Create your signature. Draw it with your mouse, finger or stylus, Type your name in a handwriting style, or Upload a photo of your signature on paper.
- Find the right page. The preview opens on the last page, because that's where most signatures go. Use the arrows to move between pages.
- Drag the signature to the signature line. Pull the blue dot in its corner to make it bigger or smaller, or use the arrow keys to nudge it.
- Tick Add today's date if the document asks for a date next to your signature.
- Tap the blue Sign PDF button, then download the signed file.
Draw, type or upload: which should I use?
Upload gives the most natural result if you already have a signature on paper. Sign a blank white sheet with a dark pen, take a photo, and upload it. The white background is removed automatically, so only the ink sits on the page.
Draw works well on a phone or tablet, where you can sign with your finger. On a laptop, a mouse signature can look shaky, so Type or Upload is often neater.
Type is the quickest. It writes your name in a handwriting-style font, which is fine for many everyday forms.
Signing every page
Some documents, like leases or loan papers, ask for initials or a signature on every page. Tick Same spot on every page and your signature is added in the same position on each page in one go.
If the pages need signatures in different places, sign the file once per page instead, each time using the signed file from the step before.
Is a signature added this way legally valid?
It's a visual electronic signature: an image of your signature placed on the document. Many everyday documents accept this, such as rental forms, school permission slips, invoices and offer letters.
Some contracts require a certified digital signature, which uses a certificate to prove who signed and that nothing changed afterwards. This tool doesn't add that kind of signature. If you're unsure, ask the person who sent you the document what they accept.
Questions
Can I sign a PDF on my phone?
Yes. It works in Safari on iPhone and Chrome on Android. Drawing with your finger is often easier on a phone than with a mouse.
Is my signature saved anywhere?
Only if you tick Remember my signature on this device, and then only in your own browser. You can delete it any time with Forget saved signature. We never receive it.
The PDF has form fields too. Can I fill them in first?
Yes. Use Fill PDF Form to type your answers, download the filled form, then open that file in Sign PDF to add your signature.
Is it free?
It's free to start. Sign in with Google and you get 1,000 free credits; each use costs 5. There is no watermark, and your file is still processed on your own device.