How to sign a PDF,
every way.
Plain-English, step-by-step guides for signing a PDF on any device — free, private, and without installing anything.
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How to sign a PDF online — free, in your browser
Sign a PDF in three steps — no software, no account. Draw, type, or upload a signature, processed locally in your browser. Free, file never uploaded.
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How to sign a PDF on an iPhone
Sign a PDF on your iPhone without an app. Open it in Safari, draw your signature with a finger, place it, and save — free, private, no account.
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How to sign a PDF on a Mac
Sign a PDF on your Mac in any browser — no Preview setup, no Adobe subscription. Draw with your trackpad, type, or upload a signature, then download. Free.
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How to sign a PDF without Adobe
Sign a PDF without Adobe Acrobat or a subscription. Draw, type, or upload your signature in a free browser tool and download in under a minute.
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How to electronically sign a PDF
A step-by-step guide to electronically signing a PDF: what an e-signature is, how to add one free in your browser, and when it is legally binding.
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How to sign a PDF on Android
Sign a PDF on your Android phone without an app. Open it in Chrome, draw your signature with a finger, place it, and save — free, private, no install.
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How to add a signature to a PDF
Add a signature to a PDF three ways — draw it, type it, or upload an image of your handwriting. Free, in your browser, file never uploaded.
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How to fill and sign a PDF
Fill out a PDF form and sign it in one place, free. Add text to fields, place your signature, and download — no software, no account, nothing uploaded.
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How to sign a PDF on Windows
Sign a PDF on Windows 10 or 11 without installing Acrobat. Use any browser — Edge, Chrome, or Firefox — draw, type, or upload a signature. Free, no account.
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How to sign a PDF on a Chromebook
Sign a PDF on a Chromebook entirely in Chrome — no app install, no account. Ideal for managed school and work ChromeOS devices. Free and private.
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How to sign a PDF in Google Drive
Google Drive cannot sign a PDF on its own. Download it, sign in your browser, and re-upload — free, private, no account. Here is the full workflow.
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How to add initials to a PDF
Add your initials to a PDF free in your browser. Learn where initials are required, how they differ from a full signature, and how to place them on every page.
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How to create an electronic signature
Create a reusable electronic signature you can use on any document. Draw, type, or make a transparent PNG of your handwriting — free, private, no account.
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How to request a signature on a PDF
Need someone else to sign a PDF? Learn how to prepare the document, mark where to sign, send it, and get a signed copy back — free, with clear instructions.
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