Draw, type, or upload your signature and place it on any page — 100% browser-based
To sign a PDF: draw, type, or upload your signature, place it on the document, and download — all in your browser, your contract never leaves your device.
FreeToolHub PDF Sign is a free browser-based tool that adds digital signatures to PDF documents, no signup, no upload.
This tool adds a visual signature image to your PDF. It does NOT apply a cryptographic/digital certificate signature. For legally binding e-signatures, use a service with certificate authority. All processing happens in your browser — your file never leaves your device.
About this tool
Sign contracts and forms in your browser. Draw, type or upload a signature. Free, private.
What Is PDF Sign?
PDF Sign is a free browser-based e-signature tool that lets you place a legally recognized signature onto any PDF without printing, scanning, or uploading. You can draw your signature with a mouse or touchscreen, type your name in one of 4 cursive fonts, or upload a photo of your handwritten signature. The signature is placed as a positioned image overlay — drag to resize and position it on any page. Multiple signature fields are supported for documents requiring more than one signer. The signed PDF downloads as a standard file compatible with all PDF readers.
Who Should Use PDF Sign?
Freelancers sign client contracts and SOWs without a DocuSign subscription. Tenants sign lease agreements and email them back to landlords. Small business owners execute vendor agreements, NDAs, and purchase orders. HR managers sign offer letters and policy acknowledgments. Patients sign medical consent forms received as PDFs. Anyone who signs fewer than 5 documents per month can skip the $15-30/month e-signature subscription entirely. Because signing happens locally in your browser, it is suitable for confidential agreements where uploading to a third-party platform is undesirable.
How to Use PDF Sign
Upload the PDF you need to sign. Choose your signature method: Draw (use mouse or finger on the canvas), Type (enter your name and pick a cursive style), or Upload (select a PNG/JPG of your signature). Position the signature by dragging it to the correct location on the page — typically the signature line at the bottom. Resize with the corner handles. Add a date stamp if needed. Click "Apply & Download" to export the signed PDF. The signature is flattened into the document so it displays correctly in Adobe Reader, Preview, and any PDF viewer.
Frequently asked
How do I add a signature to a PDF without printing?
Draw your signature with a mouse or trackpad, type your name in a cursive font, or upload a signature image. Position it anywhere on the document, resize as needed, and export the signed PDF. The entire process takes under 30 seconds with no printing or scanning.
Is a browser-added signature legally valid?
A visible signature image placed on a PDF satisfies most business agreements, vendor contracts, and HR forms under the US ESIGN Act and EU eIDAS regulation for standard electronic signatures. For qualified electronic signatures (QES) requiring certificate authority verification, you would need a dedicated e-signature platform.
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