Sign a PDF
To sign a PDF, add the file, draw, type or upload your signature, place it on the page, and download the signed copy. Your document and signature stay on your device.
Each finished file counts as one task. Your count starts again every day. A free account raises the limit to 10 a day.
or drop a file here. Up to 50 MB each.
This adds your signature to a PDF on your device. Need others to sign? Request signatures is coming soon.
It places a picture of your signature on the page. It is not a certificate-based digital signature.
Popular with freelancers. Start from the simple freelance services agreement or mutual nda templates.
How to sign a PDF in 3 steps
- 1
Add your PDF
Drop the document you need to sign onto the tool, or choose it from your device.
- 2
Make and place your signature
Draw it, type it, or upload a photo of it. Click the page to place it, then drag or resize it. Add your initials, the date, or a line of text where needed.
- 3
Download the signed PDF
Save the finished file. Your original is not changed.
Why use PDFinish for Sign PDF
Your files stay on your device
Your signature and your document are placed in your browser tab. They are never uploaded.
Remember it only if you ask
You can save your signature on this device for next time. It is stored only in your browser, it is off unless you tick the box, and Forget removes it.
No sign-up to begin
Your first 2 tasks each day need no account. Add an email later if you want 10 a day.
Honest pricing
Free to start. Pro starts at $2.99 a month and cancels in one click. We show your usage from the first page load and check limits before a task begins, never after.
Common questions
How can I make my signature?
Draw it with your finger, mouse or stylus (it works in a phone browser too), type your name in a handwriting style, or upload a photo of a signature on paper. You can make initials the same way.
Is this a legally binding signature?
Sign PDF places a picture of your signature on the page. It is not a certificate-based digital signature. Whether an electronic signature is accepted for a particular document depends on the document and your local rules. This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Check your local rules or ask a professional.
Is my signature uploaded or stored?
No. It stays in your browser tab. If you tick Remember on this device, a copy is kept in your browser's storage on that device only, and you can remove it any time with Forget.
Can I add the date or type text next to my signature?
Yes. Add a date in the format you choose, or a line of text, and place it anywhere on the page.
Can I send a document to someone else to sign?
Not yet. Sign PDF is for your own signature. Sending a document for others to sign is a separate paid add-on we are building, and you can join the waitlist on the Request Signatures page.
Is my file uploaded when I use Sign PDF?
No. Your document and signature are handled in your browser. The file is not sent to our servers.
Is Sign PDF free, and are there limits?
You can use it free. Without an account you get 2 tasks a day, and a free account (just an email address) raises that to 10. Free files can be up to 50 MB. Pro removes the daily limit and allows files up to 500 MB. We check the limits before a task starts, so a finished file is never held back.