Quick answer
The short version
Upload the PDF to Sign PDF, create a typed, drawn or uploaded signature, place and size it on the correct page, then export and review the signed copy. This adds a visual electronic signature; it does not create a certificate-based cryptographic digital signature or independently prove identity.
Sign PDFStep-by-step
A reliable workflow
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Confirm that the recipient accepts a visual electronic signature for this document.
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Upload the PDF and choose typed, drawn or image signature creation.
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Select the correct page, then place and resize the signature inside the intended area.
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Review nearby text so the signature does not cover a date, name or instruction.
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Export the PDF and open the downloaded copy before sending it.
Visual signature versus digital certificate
A visible signature mark communicates intent in many everyday workflows, but legal and organisational requirements vary. A certificate-based digital signature can provide cryptographic integrity and signer-certificate information; this tool does not issue or apply such a certificate.
Ask the recipient which method is required before signing a regulated, high-value or identity-sensitive document.
Place and review the mark
Choose the signature page deliberately and zoom enough to see the surrounding line, printed name and date fields. Keep the mark inside the page boundary and avoid covering text.
- Use a signature image with a clean background when uploading one.
- Check the page number before placing the mark.
- Review the exported copy rather than relying only on the workspace preview.
Before you continue
Limitations
- The tool does not create a certificate-based digital signature.
- A visual mark alone does not prove identity or legal validity in every jurisdiction.
- Editing an already certified PDF can invalidate its existing signature status.
Questions
Troubleshooting and common questions
Is this the same as a digital certificate signature?
No. It places a visual electronic signature and does not issue or apply a cryptographic signing certificate.
Can I upload a signature image?
Yes. Use a supported PNG or JPG image and review the placement and background before export.