Sign a PDF · FREE & LOCAL
Sign a PDF without printing.
Draw, check, download.
Choose Sign and draw a handwritten-style mark directly on the PDF with your mouse or finger. Download a copy without printing or scanning. This is a drawn signature, not a certificate-based digital signature.
Use it freeNo uploads. No account required.
Signature: __________
Signature: Alex
Watch the steps · 3-step illustration
Illustrative walkthrough, not the live editor. Expand and read at your own pace; no autoplay or motion.
- Step 1
Open the PDF and find the signature line.
Signature: __________ - Step 2
Choose Sign and draw with your mouse or finger.
Signature: Alex (sample mark) - Step 3
Review the placement and download your copy.
Drawn mark ✓ · No certificate
A SMALL TASK, FINISHED
How to sign a PDF
Open and find the page
Choose a PDF from your device, up to 80 MB. Use the page thumbnails to find the place you need to sign.
Draw your signature
Choose Sign and draw directly on the page. Adjust the stroke color or width; use Select to move an added mark or Undo to try again.
Review the downloaded copy
Check the page and signature placement, then choose Download PDF. Open the saved copy before sending it to someone else.
A NOTE BEFORE YOU START
Useful tools.
Honest limits.
- This adds a drawn signature, not a certificate-based digital signature. There is no identity verification, signing request workflow, or audit trail.
- Check the recipient’s requirements before using a drawn signature. A visible mark is not a guarantee that a document meets their signing rules.
- Edits and existing form values are flattened on download. Unlock encrypted PDFs first, and download your work before closing the tab.
Sign a PDF: common questions
How do I sign a PDF without printing and scanning?
Open the PDF, find the signature line, choose Sign, and draw directly on the page. Use Select to move an added stroke or Undo to retry. Download PDF, then reopen the saved copy to check placement before sending.
Is a drawn PDF signature the same as a digital certificate signature?
No. This tool adds visible strokes, not a certificate-based signature. It provides no identity verification, verified timestamp, signing request workflow, or audit trail. Use a dedicated signing service if the recipient requires those features.
Will the recipient accept a drawn signature?
Ask the recipient before signing. Acceptance depends on their requirements and the document; a visible mark alone does not guarantee legal validity or compliance with signing rules.
Can I add a date next to my signature?
Yes. Use Add text, click the page, and enter the date. This adds a text overlay; it is not a verified timestamp.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Editing and signing do not require an account, and PDF contents and filenames are not uploaded.
Which PDF workflow fits your task?
Small corrections, signatures, and page changes
Use Paperwork for supported selectable-text edits, drawn signatures, compression, and page organization. PDF contents stay on your device; no account is required.
Rewriting paragraphs or rebuilding the layout
Edit the original document in the application that created it when possible, then export a new PDF. Paperwork does not automatically reflow paragraphs.
Scans, sensitive redaction, or verified signing
Choose a tool with OCR for scanned text, secure redaction for removing sensitive content, or certificate-based signing when the recipient requires it. Paperwork does not provide these features.