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How to electronically sign a PDF

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Upload your PDF file by dragging it onto the page or browsing to select it from your device.
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Draw, type, or upload your signature, then place it in the PDF where needed.
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Download your signed PDF or find it saved in your account for later.

Ways to sign PDF

Whether you prefer to draw, type, or upload your mark, our PDF signer fits into the moment you need it — contracts, forms, agreements, and more. Insert signatures in PDF files in just a few clicks, right inside your browser.

Contracts and agreements. Draw your signature directly onto a contract before sending it to a recipient.

Initials on every page. Add a drawn initial to each page of a multi-page agreement or PDF form.

What you get with our PDF signer

feature Flexible placement

Flexible placement

Add your signature to any PDF document, exactly where it belongs.
feature Works on any device

Works on any device

Sign PDF documents in your browser whether you are at your desk or on the go.
feature Full PDF editor access

Full PDF editor access

Add text, fill fields, and sign your PDF without switching between tools.
feature Supports most PDF files

Supports most PDF files

Sign standard PDF files up to 100 MB, covering the agreements you handle daily.

Frequently asked questions

Your file is transmitted over an encrypted connection designed to help protect it in transit. TheBestPDF is built to handle documents securely, though no online tool can guarantee absolute protection. Download your signed PDF as soon as the job is done and store it in the location that suits your workflow.

The legal standing of an electronic signature depends on the jurisdiction, the type of document, and how the signature was created. TheBestPDF lets you draw, type, or upload a signature image, but the product does not provide an audit trail or identity verification. For documents where enforceability is critical, consult a legal professional about whether an e-signature meets the requirements in your situation.

Yes. TheBestPDF runs in any modern browser, so you can add signatures to PDF files and download the signed file from your phone without installing anything. An Android app is also available if you prefer a dedicated mobile experience.

You can draw, type, or upload a signature image each time you sign a PDF. Once you have created your mark in a session, you can place it multiple times within the same document. Saving a signature for future documents is a convenient way to handle repeat agreements or forms without starting from scratch each time. Reusable PDF signatures are a real time-saver for anyone signing high volumes of paperwork.

Yes. Use the PDF editor to add text — including a date — anywhere on the document, then place your e-signature in the appropriate signature field. Both the signature and the date appear on the final downloaded PDF file, so the document looks complete and professional.

In many countries, including the United States under the Esign Act, electronic signatures on documents are recognized as legally valid on a wide range of documents. However, certain document types — such as wills or court filings — may have stricter requirements. The legal weight of an e-signature also depends on how it was captured and whether identity can be verified. Always check the rules that apply to your specific document and jurisdiction.

An electronic signature, or e-signature, is a broad term for any electronic mark used to sign a document — drawing your name, typing it, or uploading an image. A digital signature is a specific cryptographic form that uses certificates to verify identity and creates tamper-evident seals. TheBestPDF provides electronic signature PDF methods; it does not issue cryptographic digital certificates.

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