Signing a PDF shouldn't require printing it out, signing on paper, and scanning it back in. Upload your document, draw your signature with a mouse, trackpad, or finger, and drop it wherever it needs to go on the page. Add typed text and a date alongside it, then download the signed file — all in one tool.
How to sign pdf
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Upload your PDF file
Drag it onto the upload area, or click to choose it from your device.
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Open Edit & Sign
Select the tool once your file has loaded.
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Draw and place your signature
Draw it once, then drag it into position on the page — resize it to fit.
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Download your signed PDF
Your signature is baked directly into the file, ready to send back.
Why use RealPDFTool for sign pdf
Draw your signature by hand
Use a mouse, trackpad, or touchscreen — no typed-font signature that looks obviously fake.
Add text and dates too
Drop in a typed date or initials alongside your signature in the same pass.
Need a cryptographic signature instead?
For documents that need to prove they haven't been altered, use Sign with Certificate for a real digital signature.
Frequently asked questions about sign pdf
How do I sign a PDF?
Open Edit & Sign after uploading your document, draw your signature with your mouse, trackpad, or finger, and drop it wherever it needs to go on the page.
Can I save my signature for reuse later?
Draw it fresh each time you sign a document — signatures aren't currently stored between sessions.
Is a drawn signature legally binding?
In most contexts a drawn signature is treated the same as a wet-ink signature, but requirements vary by document type and jurisdiction — check what your specific document requires.
What's the difference between this and Sign with Certificate?
A drawn signature is visual — it looks like a signature but doesn't cryptographically prove the file wasn't altered afterward. Sign with Certificate adds a real cryptographic signature for that purpose.
Are my files stored on your servers?
No — signing happens locally in your browser, so your document is never uploaded.
Can I add multiple signatures to one document?
Yes, place as many signature, text, or date elements as the document needs before downloading.