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Sign a PDF exactly where the signature belongs

Type, draw, or upload your signature, position it on the page, and download a self-signed copy without creating an account.

The self-signing workflow creates a visual signature from typed text, freehand drawing, or an uploaded image. You control its exact page position and size before it is flattened into the downloaded PDF for consistent display.

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Example and measured release result

Example input: A one-page approval form and a typed signature reading Wasseem Dabbas

Expected output: A flattened PDF with the signature visible at the selected coordinates

Measured result: The expected signature text was present after export and reopen

The regression places a signature, downloads the PDF, and inspects its content. Last tested July 21, 2026 by PDFArrow Product Engineering.

Read the benchmark methodology and download the fixtures

How to use Sign PDF

  1. Choose a valid PDF and create a typed, drawn, or uploaded signature.
  2. Place and resize the signature on the correct page; add dates or initials if needed.
  3. Review the complete document and download the self-signed PDF.

What this tool supports

  • Type, draw, or upload a signature image.
  • Move and resize the signature directly on the PDF page.
  • Add initials and dates before downloading a flattened copy.

Common Sign PDF tasks

  • Self-signing an authorization form
  • Adding initials to an acknowledgement
  • Placing a signature and date on an agreement

Privacy, supported files, and limits

Choosing a file does not upload its contents to PDFArrow. Processing runs in this browser, and the result is downloaded directly to this device.

This is a self-signing workflow. Recipient invitations, identity verification, signing order, and completion certificates belong to Request Signatures.

Sign PDF questions

How can I create my signature?

Type your name, draw with a pointer or touchscreen, or upload a PNG or JPG signature image.

Is signing a PDF free?

Yes. The supported self-signing workflow requires no account and adds no PDFArrow watermark.

Is this a certificate-based digital signature?

No. It is a visual self-signature and does not provide certificate validation, identity verification, or a completion certificate.

Can I add initials and dates too?

Yes. The editor includes supported initials and date controls that are flattened into the export.

Is my signature uploaded?

Choosing a file does not upload its contents to PDFArrow. Processing runs in this browser, and the result is downloaded directly to this device.

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