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How do I sign a PDF without uploading it?
Use a signing tool that runs in your browser. You add your signature, place it on the page and download the signed PDF, and neither the document nor your signature leaves your device.
Sign a PDF in a few steps
- Open Sign PDF and choose your file.
- Draw, type or add a picture of your signature.
- Place it where it belongs and resize it. Add the date or your initials if the form asks for them.
- Download the signed PDF. Nothing was uploaded.
Is a drawn signature legally valid?
For most everyday documents, such as leases, forms and agreements, an electronic signature is widely accepted. Some documents need a certified digital signature or a witness, and the rules differ by country, so check what the other party requires.
Why signing locally matters
A signature is easy to copy once it sits on someone else’s server, and signed documents are often the most personal ones you have. Signing in the browser keeps both with you. To fill in forms, add text or merge pages first, use the PDF editor.