What is the Sign PDF?
To sign a PDF online, create your signature by drawing it with a mouse or finger, typing your name in a handwriting font, or uploading a photo of your signature. Place it anywhere on any page, add initials, today’s date and text, then save. Your signature and document never leave your browser.
This creates a visual electronic signature, which is legally accepted for most everyday agreements in the US (E-SIGN Act), UK and EU (eIDAS simple electronic signature).
How to use the Sign PDF
- Drop the PDF you need to sign.
- Draw, type or upload your signature.
- Click the page to place it; add date or initials if needed.
- Click Finish signed PDF and download.
Why use AnyShift's Sign PDF
Files stay on your deviceProcessing happens locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded to a server.
Fast, no queueNo upload or download wait. Results are ready as soon as your device finishes.
No signup, no watermarkUse it as often as you like. Output is clean and full quality.
Works everywhereWindows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and Chromebook — any modern browser.
Popular use cases
- Signing a lease, NDA or offer letter
- Returning signed school or medical forms
- Approving invoices and quotes
- Signing on a phone without printing
Frequently asked questions
Is an electronic signature legally binding?
For most contracts, yes: the US E-SIGN Act, UETA, the UK’s Electronic Communications Act and EU eIDAS recognise electronic signatures. Some documents (e.g. wills, certain property deeds) still require wet ink or witnessed signatures.
Is my signature stored?
No. It exists only in your browser tab while you work.
Can I sign on my phone?
Yes — draw with your finger on the signature pad.
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