About the Signature Maker
Signature Maker turns your signature into a picture you can use anywhere. Draw it with a mouse or finger, type your name in one of three handwriting fonts, or photograph a signature written on white paper and let the white become transparent. The picture is trimmed to the ink with a small margin and saved as a transparent PNG or a white JPG. It only makes the image. A picture of a signature is not a certified electronic signature or a digital certificate, and typed signatures are styled fonts rather than your own handwriting. Everything is made on your device.
Updated September 2026
How to use the Signature Maker
- 1Choose Draw, Type or Upload photo.
- 2Draw in the box, type your name and pick a style, or select a photo of your signature.
- 3Pick an ink colour and, for drawing, a pen thickness.
- 4Check the preview on the checkerboard. Choose Transparent PNG or White JPG.
- 5Click Download signature, or Copy image to paste it straight into a document.
Three ways to make a signature
Drawing gives the most personal result: use a mouse, a trackpad or, best of all, a finger or stylus on a touch screen. You can undo the last stroke, clear the pad, change the ink colour and thicken or thin the pen after the fact.
Typing is the fastest. Enter your name and choose Flowing, Elegant or Casual. These are decorative handwriting fonts, so they look neat but are not your real hand. Upload photo is for a signature you already have on paper.
Transparent or white background
A transparent PNG lets the page show through, so the signature sits on any colour without a box. Use it for documents, slides and websites. A white JPG is a smaller file and works where a form only accepts JPG, but it will look like a white rectangle on anything that is not white.
Photographing a signature well
Use a black or dark blue pen on plain white paper, and write large. Photograph it from directly above in bright, even light, and avoid shadows from your hand or phone. Fill the frame with the signature.
The tool removes pale pixels, so grey shading from uneven light can leave faint marks around the writing. If that happens, retake the photo in better light, or crop tighter with Crop Image before uploading.
- Write with a dark, solid pen rather than a pale one.
- Keep the paper flat and the camera parallel to it.
- Avoid lined or textured paper.
Using your signature in documents
Insert the PNG into Word, Google Docs or slides like any picture, and shrink it to fit the signature line. To sign a PDF directly, open Sign PDF. Keep the file somewhere safe, because anyone who gets the image could paste it into a document.
Remember that a signature picture is not the same as a certified electronic signature. For contracts with strict rules, use the service or certificate the other party requires.
Features
- Three ways: draw, type, or upload a photo
- Black, blue or dark red ink
- Adjustable pen thickness and stroke undo
- Three handwriting fonts
- Photo mode turns white paper transparent
- Trimmed to the ink, saved as PNG or JPG
- Copy image to the clipboard where supported
- Private: nothing is uploaded
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a transparent PNG signature?
Draw or type your signature, leave the background on Transparent PNG, and download it. The checkerboard behind the preview shows the see-through areas. You can then place the picture on documents, slides or websites without a white box around it.
Is an image signature legally valid?
It depends on the country and the document. Many everyday agreements accept a pasted picture of a signature, but some need a certified electronic signature or a digital certificate. This tool only makes the image, so check what your document requires.
Can I make a signature from a photo of my handwriting?
Yes. Sign with dark ink on plain white paper, photograph it in even light, and upload it in the Upload photo tab. Near-white pixels become transparent and the picture is cropped to the ink. Shadows and creases can leave marks, so a flat, bright photo works best.
How do I add the signature to a PDF?
Download the PNG, then use Sign PDF, where you can also draw or upload one and place it on a page. This tool is for making a reusable picture; Sign PDF handles the placing.
What is the best size for a signature?
There is no single size. The picture is cropped to your writing, usually a few hundred pixels wide, which is plenty for documents and looks sharp when scaled down. If you need a smaller file, run it through Image Converter or Compress Image.
Is my signature stored anywhere?
No. It is drawn and processed inside your browser tab, and no copy is sent to a server. It exists only in the page until you download it or close the tab.