Sign guide

How to sign a PDF online for free

By Yadraj Meena · Updated 9 October 2026 · 3 min read

Many forms only need a visible signature, not a certificate-based digital signature. You can add one in under a minute.

Three ways to create your signature

• Draw: sign with a mouse, trackpad, stylus or finger. Choose black or blue ink.
• Type: type your name and pick a handwriting style.
• Upload: take a photo of your signature on plain white paper. The tool removes the white background so only the ink appears on the PDF.

Step by step

1. Open Edit PDF and drop the PDF.
2. Click Sign in the toolbar and create your signature.
3. Tick “Remember on this device” if you sign often. It is stored only in your browser.
4. Click the page where the signature should go, then drag the corner to resize it.
5. Add today's date with the Date tool if the form asks for it, then save.

Is this legally valid?

A drawn or typed signature on a PDF is widely accepted for everyday forms, applications and internal documents. Some legal and government processes require an Aadhaar eSign or a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) instead. If a form says “digitally signed” or asks for a DSC, use the method that authority specifies.