Private PDF signing
Sign a PDF without Adobe Acrobat
Add a drawn, typed, or saved visual signature to a PDF without printing it and without uploading the document to a signing service.
- Add a visual signature or initials without printing.
- Useful for forms, leases, school paperwork, and internal approvals.
- The PDF content stays in your browser.
Visual signature, not certificate signing
This is for placing a visible signature on a PDF. It is not a certificate authority workflow and does not replace legal advice for high-stakes electronic signature requirements.
For everyday documents that only need a visible signature, it avoids printing, scanning, and uploading to a third-party service.
Why no-upload signing matters
Documents that need signatures often contain addresses, salaries, contracts, medical details, school records, or HR data. Local signing keeps the file content on your device.
How to use this workflow
- 01.Open the signing toolChoose the PDF from your device and create or select your signature.
- 02.Place it on the pageMove and resize the signature where it belongs, then add initials if needed.
- 03.Download and reviewSave the signed copy and open it before sending. Keep the unsigned original too.
Questions
Is this a legally binding e-signature?
It creates a visible signature on the PDF. Legal requirements vary by document and jurisdiction, so use the process required by the recipient.
Can I sign without printing?
Yes. Add the signature directly in the browser and download a signed PDF copy.
Will the PDF be uploaded?
No. The signing workflow runs locally in your browser.