For Freelancers
Sign a PDF Contract Free — No Sign-Up Required
PDF Signer is a core tool — it doesn't require creating an account, and the contract is processed entirely in your browser rather than uploaded anywhere to place the signature. For a contract you'd rather not hand to a third-party server, that distinction matters more than it might for a routine document.
You can add a signature three ways: type your name in a signature-style font, draw it with your mouse or finger on a touchscreen, or upload an image of your actual signature. Place it anywhere on the page, resize it, and add the date or other typed fields the contract needs alongside it.
Keep in mind the distinction covered in more depth elsewhere: this produces a visual signature, not a certificate-based digital signature with cryptographic tamper-evidence. For most everyday contracts that's exactly what "e-signing" means and is sufficient — for a high-stakes agreement, it's worth confirming what your specific situation actually requires.
How to handle this workflow
Launch the PDF Signer and load your document. No account creation or software installation is required.
Select your preferred settings. Core processing runs on your device, keeping your documents confidential and private.
Inspect the output to confirm page quality and formatting, then save your updated PDF directly to your device.
Is a typed signature on a PDF legally binding?
For most everyday contracts, yes — a typed, drawn, or uploaded signature image represents a valid mark of assent in many jurisdictions. It isn't a certificate-based digital signature with cryptographic tamper-evidence, though, so confirm what a high-stakes agreement specifically requires.