Printing a document just to sign it and scan it back feels like it belongs to another decade. Electronic signatures are legally valid in most countries, widely accepted by businesses, and infinitely faster. You can sign a PDF in under a minute without leaving your desk.
MakeitPDF's Sign PDF tool gives you three ways to sign: draw with your mouse or touchscreen, type your name in a handwriting-style font, or upload an image of your existing signature. All three produce a crisp, professional result embedded directly into the PDF.
Key takeaways
- Three signature methods: draw, type or upload an image.
- Position and resize your signature precisely on any page.
- The signature is flattened into the PDF — it cannot be removed or edited.
- Works on any device including iPhone and Android — no app needed.
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Three ways to create your signature
Draw
Use your mouse, trackpad, or touchscreen to draw your signature freehand. This produces the most natural-looking result and is especially good on mobile devices where a finger or stylus gives you fine control.
Type
Type your name and choose from several handwriting-style fonts. This is the fastest option when you need a clean, consistent signature across many documents — and it looks polished even if your handwriting doesn't.
Upload
Upload a photo or scan of your handwritten signature. The tool removes the background automatically, leaving just the signature strokes on a transparent layer that sits naturally on the document.
How to sign a PDF with MakeitPDF
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Open the Sign PDF tool and upload your document.
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Choose your signature method: Draw, Type, or Upload.
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Create your signature in the signature panel and click Add.
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Click on the document where you want to place your signature. Drag to reposition it and use the corner handles to resize.
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Click Apply Changes to embed the signature and download the signed PDF.
Are electronic signatures legally valid?
In most jurisdictions, yes. Electronic signatures have been legally recognised in the EU under eIDAS since 2016, and in the US under the ESIGN Act since 2000. Most contracts, agreements, consent forms and everyday business documents can be signed electronically.
There are limited exceptions — wills, certain property transfers, and some court filings in specific jurisdictions may still require a wet (physical) signature. When in doubt, check with the requesting party or your legal counsel.
Signing a form with fillable fields
If your PDF has a designated signature field as part of an interactive form, the Fill & Sign PDF tool handles this more cleanly — it lets you fill in text fields, tick checkboxes, and sign all in one workflow.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sign multiple pages?
Yes — after creating your signature, you can place it on as many pages as needed within a single session. Each placement can be independently positioned and resized.
Can someone remove my signature from the PDF?
Once you click Apply Changes, the signature is flattened into the document as permanent content. It cannot be selected, moved or deleted without the original editable source — the same level of permanence as a printed signature.
Can I save my signature for future use?
Signatures you create are saved in your browser's local storage, so they're available next time you visit — without being stored on our servers.
What file types can I sign?
The Sign PDF tool works with PDF files. If you have a Word or other document that needs signing, convert it to PDF first.
