PDFNest

E-Sign PDF — Free, Private, No Limits

Runs in your browser No file size limit No signup, ever

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No file size limit · Processed privately

E-Sign PDF lets you draw or type a signature and place it exactly where you need it on a PDF document — no printing, scanning, or third-party e-signature account required. Draw your signature with your mouse, trackpad, or finger on mobile, or type your name in a handwriting-style font if you prefer. Position it on the page using a live preview, then stamp it into the document. Everything happens locally in your browser: your document and your signature are never uploaded to a server, which matters for contracts and other documents you're signing. For basic single-party signing — the most common day-to-day use case — this gets a document signed in under a minute.

How to use E-Sign PDF

  1. 1

    Upload the PDF you need to sign.

  2. 2

    Draw your signature, or type your name to generate one.

  3. 3

    Drag to position it on the page and adjust its size.

  4. 4

    Click "Apply Signature" and download your signed PDF.

Frequently asked questions

This tool applies a visual signature image to your document; it doesn't provide the certified audit trail, identity verification, or multi-party signing workflow of dedicated e-signature platforms, so check your use case's legal requirements before relying on it for high-stakes agreements.

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