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E-Signer

Sign a PDF online
with a visual signature

An online PDF signer places a visual signature on a PDF without printing or rescanning. You can draw a signature, type it with a supported script font, or upload a PNG or JPEG, then position and resize it before downloading. The tool runs locally, but it does not verify identity or create a certificate-based digital signature.

Drop your PDF here, or click to choose
PDF files only · local browser processing
Draw
Freehand with 8 ink colors & 5 stroke sizes
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Type
5 cursive fonts, color picker
Upload
PNG/JPG with auto bg removal

Wondering if this holds up legally? Read what a digital signature actually proves.

Before you start

Verified facts

Check access, supported files, limits, and processing before choosing a document.

Free

The core task does not require an account.

Price
Free — no account needed
Account
Not required
Processing
The PDF and signature are processed locally in your browser without an application document-processing request
Formats
Input: PDF plus a drawn, typed, PNG, or JPEG signature · Output: PDF
File limit
No fixed cap is enforced by the file handler; practical capacity depends on browser memory and device performance
Browser support
Modern desktop and mobile browsers with JavaScript, canvas, and required file APIs
Clear, practical guidance

What is an online PDF signer?

An online PDF signer places a drawn, typed, or uploaded visual signature onto a PDF page and exports a new PDF without requiring printing or rescanning.

Whether that signature method is accepted depends on the document, recipient, jurisdiction, identity-verification requirements, and applicable law. Check the requirements for your use case before relying on the signed copy.

Practical examples

Common ways people use this tool in real documents and day-to-day workflows.

Freelancers & contractors

Sign client contracts, NDAs, and service agreements the moment they arrive — no printer needed.

Small business owners

Execute supplier agreements, lease documents, and purchase orders without scheduling an in-person signing.

HR & recruitment teams

Sign offer letters, onboarding paperwork, and policy acknowledgements and return them the same day.

Real estate professionals

Place a visual signature on supported agreements, listings, or disclosure forms without printing and rescanning.

At a glance

Focused workflow

Place a typed, drawn, or uploaded signature on a PDF.

Supported workflow

Accepts PDF and produces PDF. No fixed application limit; practical capacity depends on browser memory and device performance

Access and processing

Core tool with browser-based document processing.

Three simple steps

How it works

  1. 1

    Choose your PDF

    Select the PDF you need to sign. The document is loaded locally in the browser without an account.

  2. 2

    Create a visual signature

    Draw with a mouse or finger, type using a supported script font, or upload a PNG or JPEG signature image.

  3. 3

    Place and download

    Position, resize, or rotate the signature, then export a PDF with the visual signature embedded.

Know before you upload

Formats, limits & privacy

Confirm that your file is supported and understand how this tool handles document data.

Input formats
PDF
Output formats
PDF
File limit
No fixed application limit; practical capacity depends on browser memory and device performance
Privacy & security

Signing uses local browser processing without an application document-processing request for the PDF or signature image.

Optional comparison

PDF Signer vs. doing it manually

Open this comparison if you are deciding between the browser workflow and a manual process.

Compare the workflows
Doing it manually

Print the document, sign by hand, then scan it back in.

With PDF Signer

Draw, type, or upload a signature and place it directly on the PDF.

Doing it manually

Line up a scanned signature image by eye in an image editor.

With PDF Signer

Drag, resize, and rotate the signature directly on the page before exporting.

Doing it manually

Repeat the print-sign-scan cycle for every document that needs a signature.

With PDF Signer

Reuse the same signature across as many documents as you need — no printer required.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Does this tool create a certificate-based digital signature?
No. It places a visual signature image in the PDF. It does not verify identity, issue a certificate, or create a cryptographic digital signature.
Is a visual PDF signature legally binding?
Acceptance depends on the document, recipient, jurisdiction, identity-verification requirements, and applicable law. Check the requirements for your specific use case before relying on the signed copy.
Can I use the PDF signer without an account?
Yes. Creating, placing, and exporting a visual signature is a free core browser workflow and does not require sign-in.
What signature image formats can I upload?
The signature image picker accepts image files, and the visible workflow identifies PNG and JPEG as supported formats. You can also draw a signature or type one with a supported script font.
Does the PDF signer work on mobile?
The signer has a responsive mobile layout and supports touch input for drawing and placement. Practical performance depends on PDF size, page count, and available device memory.
Is my PDF sent to a server for signing?
No application document-processing request is used. The PDF and visual signature are processed locally in your browser.
Learn more

Guides & real-world workflows

Step-by-step guides

How to sign a PDF with EditPDF AIWhat an EditPDF AI signature does and does not prove

Common use cases

Sign a PDF Contract Free — No Sign-Up Required
Used in workflows for: Job Seekers · Freelancers · Real Estate Agents · HR & Recruitment
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