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How to Sign a PDF Online (Free, No Printing)
Skip the printer and scanner. Here is how to sign a PDF in a minute, on a computer or a phone, and when a simple signature is enough.
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Drop your PDF to open it
Sign PDF
Draw, type or upload your signature and place it on your PDF, with your initials, name and date. Free, and your file never leaves your device.
or drop a PDF here
Your file and signature never leave your device — signing happens in your browser.
Click on a page to place it.
Opening your PDF…
Saving your signed PDF…
Your PDF is signed!
Sign with your mouse, finger or stylus.
Ink
Your signature is created in your browser and is never uploaded or stored.
How to sign a PDF
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Add your PDF
Click “Select PDF file” or drag and drop the document you need to sign.
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Create and place your signature
Draw, type or upload your signature, then click where it should go. Add initials, your name or the date the same way.
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Sign and download
Click “Sign and save”, then download your signed PDF.
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Frequently asked questions
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Is Sign PDF free?
Yes. Signing PDFs on PDFixed is completely free, with no sign-up and no watermarks.
Is my signature stored anywhere?
No. Your signature is created and placed right here in your browser. Neither the document nor your signature is ever uploaded or saved by us.
Can I sign on my phone?
Yes. Draw your signature with your finger, then tap where it should go on the page.
Is this a legally binding signature?
This adds an electronic signature image, which many everyday agreements accept. Some documents need a certified digital signature or a witness — check what the receiver requires.
Can I add my initials to every page?
Yes. Place your initials once, then choose “Copy to all pages”.
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