About the Sign PDF
Tezmy's Sign PDF tool puts your signature on a PDF in a minute, without printing and scanning. Draw it with your mouse or finger, type your name in a handwriting style, or upload a photo of your signature on paper. Then drag it into place on the right page, choose the size, add the date if you like, and download the signed PDF. Several people can sign the same file, each in their own spot. Everything happens in your browser: the document and your signature are never uploaded or stored.
Updated October 2026
How to use the Sign PDF
- 1Click Select PDF file, or drop your PDF on the page.
- 2Draw your signature, type your name, or upload a picture of your signature.
- 3Choose the page (the last page is picked first) and drag the signature into place.
- 4Adjust the size. Choose whether to sign this page only, all pages or a page range such as 3-7 or 1,3,5.
- 5Tick Add the date if you need it and pick the date from the calendar.
- 6Need more than one person to sign? Click Add another signature and give each person their own signature, spot and date.
- 7Click Sign PDF (or Sign & download) and get one signed document with everything on it.
Three ways to create your signature
Draw and Type let you choose black or blue ink. Blue is popular because it makes it obvious which copy was signed.
- Draw: sign in the white box with your mouse, trackpad, finger or stylus. On a phone or tablet with a finger it feels most like pen on paper. Tap Clear to try again.
- Type: enter your name and pick one of three handwriting styles (Flowing, Elegant or Casual). The styles are made for the Latin alphabet; other writing systems use your device's own handwriting font.
- Upload: use a photo or scan of your signature on paper (PNG, JPG or WebP). Remove white background makes the paper transparent so only the ink appears on the document.
Putting the signature in the right place
After you create your signature, a preview of the page appears. The last page is chosen first, because that's where signature lines usually are; use the arrows or type a page number to pick another. Drag the signature onto the line and use the Size slider until it fits. To sign several pages, pick All pages or a page range: the same spot is used on each. The PDF gets exactly what you see in the preview.
Need more than one signer, for example a tenant and a landlord? Click Add another signature. Each one is numbered, can go on a different page or a different spot on the same page, and the other signatures show faded on the preview so nothing overlaps. You can remove one with its Remove button.
If you tick Add the date, the date appears just under the signature in the same ink colour. It starts as today's date and you can pick another one from the calendar. The date is just text drawn on the page, so it isn't proof of when you signed.
Electronic signature, not a certificate-based digital signature
This tool creates what's often called a simple electronic signature: an image of your signature added to the page. It's the online version of printing, signing and scanning, and it's widely used for application forms, school and work forms, rental paperwork, invoices and many agreements.
It does not add a certificate-based digital signature, the kind that proves your identity with a digital ID and shows a warning if the document is changed later. Some government, legal, banking and property documents require that, or a signature in ink or in front of a witness. When in doubt, ask the person or organisation who sent you the document.
Tips for a signature that looks right
- Draw your signature bigger than you need; it's shrunk to fit, which smooths out wobbles.
- For the most natural look, upload a photo of your real signature made with a dark pen on white paper.
- Zoom in on the preview in your browser if you need to line the signature up precisely.
- Placed it in the wrong spot? Your original file is never changed, so just open it again and sign it anew.
- Sending the file by email? Compress PDF makes big scanned documents smaller after signing.
Private by design
Most online signing services upload your document and keep a copy of your signature. Here, the PDF is read and signed inside your own browser, and your signature is never sent anywhere or saved for later. It works the same on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac and Chromebook, with nothing to install. If the contract comes in pieces, join them with Merge PDF first, and stamp each page with Watermark PDF afterwards.
Features
- Draw with mouse, finger or stylus
- Type your name in 3 handwriting styles
- Upload a photo and remove the white background
- Drag to place, slider to resize
- Sign one page, a range, or the whole document
- Add signatures for everyone who needs to sign: each person signs their own name in their own spot
- Pick the exact date, added as text under the signature
- Private: nothing uploaded or stored
Frequently asked questions
How do I sign a PDF for free?
Open your PDF here, create your signature by drawing, typing or uploading it, drag it to the signature line, and click Sign PDF. Download the signed file and send it on. There's no sign-up and no watermark.
Is this a legally valid signature?
It adds a visual electronic signature: a picture of your signature placed on the page. Many countries accept this kind of simple electronic signature for everyday documents like forms, letters and many agreements. Some documents need a certificate-based digital signature, a witness or a signature in ink. If you're unsure, ask whoever asked you to sign.
Is this the same as a digital signature?
No. A certificate-based digital signature uses an ID certificate to prove who signed and to show if the file was changed afterwards. This tool doesn't do that: it places your signature image on the page, like signing a printed copy.
Can I sign a PDF on my iPhone or Android phone?
Yes. Open this page in your phone's browser, pick the PDF from Files or Downloads, and draw your signature with your finger. Dragging the signature into place works with your finger too.
How do I use a photo of my real signature?
Sign a sheet of white paper, take a clear photo, and choose Upload. Keep Remove white background ticked so only the ink is placed on the page, not a white rectangle. A dark pen and even light give the cleanest result.
Can I add the date next to my signature?
Yes. Tick Add the date under the signature. Pick the date from the date field (today is chosen for you) and it is written as, for example, 30 Sep 2026. It's placed just below the signature and moves with it. It is plain text on the page, not a secure timestamp.
Can I sign more than one page?
Yes. Under Sign which pages choose This page only, All pages or A page range. For a range type pages like 3-7 or 1,3,5. The signature (and date, if ticked) goes in the same spot on every chosen page, so check the preview on a page or two first.
Can two people sign the same PDF?
Yes. Create the first signature, then click Add another signature for the next person (up to 4). Each signature is its own card with its own draw, type or upload choice, ink colour, page and optional date, and you drag each one to its own spot. All of them show on the page preview, and one click on Sign & download puts every signature in a single PDF. Everything still happens on this device, so pass the device around or have each person upload a photo of their signature.
Is my signature saved anywhere?
No. Your signature and your PDF stay in your browser while you use the page and are gone when you close it. Nothing is uploaded to a server.