Sign PDF Online Free

Add your electronic signature to PDF documents. Draw or type your signature and place it anywhere. Legally valid, no watermarks, no signup - 100% private processing.

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Features

  • Draw signature with mouse or touch

  • Type signature with custom fonts

  • Place signature anywhere on page

  • Resize and position signature

  • Multi-page document support

  • Fast client-side processing

  • 100% private - files stay local

  • No signup or watermark

  • Legally valid electronic signature

  • Works on all devices

  • Add date and text annotations

  • Download instantly

Perfect For

Contracts & Agreements

Sign contracts, NDAs, and business agreements digitally without printing.

Forms & Applications

Complete and sign job applications, loan forms, and government documents.

Approvals & Authorizations

Add your signature to approve documents, invoices, and purchase orders.

Remote Work

Sign documents from anywhere without physical paperwork or scanning.

Real Estate

Sign lease agreements, property documents, and rental contracts.

Legal Documents

Sign affidavits, declarations, and other legal documents electronically.

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Why Use Our PDF Signature Tool?

The most private and convenient way to sign PDFs online. Your documents never leave your device.

Draw Your Signature

Use your mouse or finger to draw a natural handwritten signature.

Type Your Signature

Type your name and choose from multiple signature font styles.

Legally Valid

Electronic signatures are legally valid under ESIGN, eIDAS, and similar laws.

Instant Processing

Sign and download your PDF in seconds. No waiting for uploads.

Works Everywhere

Sign PDFs on any device - desktop, tablet, or smartphone.

No Watermarks

Your signed PDF is clean with no branding or watermarks added.

How to Sign a PDF Online

Add your electronic signature in 4 simple steps

1

Upload Your PDF

Click the upload area or drag and drop your PDF. Your file stays on your device - nothing is uploaded to any server.

2

Create Your Signature

Draw your signature using your mouse or finger for a handwritten look, or type your name and choose from stylish signature fonts.

3

Place Your Signature

Click anywhere on the PDF to place your signature. Resize and reposition it to fit the signature line perfectly. Add multiple signatures if needed.

4

Download Signed PDF

Download your signed PDF instantly. The signature is permanently embedded - no watermarks, no branding, ready to share.

Compare PDF Signature Tools

See how Edesy compares to DocuSign and other e-signature tools

FeatureEdesyDocuSignOthers
Free to use
No signup required
No file upload (private)
No watermarks
Draw signature
Type signature
Legally valid
Mobile friendly

Sign PDF - Frequently Asked Questions

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The Complete Guide to Electronic PDF Signatures

What is an Electronic Signature?

An electronic signature (e-signature) is a digital representation of your handwritten signature. It can be created by drawing with a mouse or stylus, typing your name in a signature font, or uploading an image of your signature. Electronic signatures are legally recognized for most business transactions.

Legal Validity of Electronic Signatures

Electronic signatures are legally valid in most countries. In the US, the ESIGN Act (2000) and UETA make e-signatures legally binding for most documents. In the EU, the eIDAS regulation provides a legal framework for electronic signatures. Similar laws exist in Canada, Australia, India, and most other countries.

Electronic vs Digital Signatures

Electronic signatures are visual representations of your signature - what our tool creates. Digital signatures use cryptographic technology and certificates for additional security and authentication. For most business documents, contracts, and forms, an electronic signature is sufficient and legally valid.

When to Use Electronic Signatures

E-signatures are perfect for contracts, agreements, employment documents, rental agreements, purchase orders, invoices, consent forms, NDAs, and most business documents. Some documents like wills, trusts, and certain court documents may require traditional wet signatures depending on jurisdiction.

Privacy and Security

Our PDF signature tool processes everything in your browser. Your documents never leave your device - the signing happens using JavaScript locally. This is the most secure option for confidential contracts, legal documents, and sensitive business agreements.

Signing on Mobile Devices

Our tool works on all devices including smartphones and tablets. Drawing your signature with your finger on a touchscreen creates a natural handwritten appearance. This is perfect for signing documents on the go without access to a computer.

Best Practices for Electronic Signatures

For professional documents: use a consistent signature, add the date, ensure the signature is clearly visible, and keep a copy of the signed document. For legal documents: verify that e-signatures are accepted for that document type in your jurisdiction.

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