Draw Signature on PDF

Draw your signature.

A typed signature font looks generic. Drawing your actual signature — with a finger, trackpad, or mouse — produces something closer to how you really sign, applied directly onto the PDF.

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Freehand drawing with mouse, trackpad, or touch
Undo and redraw until it looks right
Resize and reposition before finalizing
Works on phone, tablet, and desktop
File never leaves your device
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Why drawing produces a more natural signature

A typed signature uses a pre-made cursive font applied to your name — quick, but generic; everyone who types "Jane Smith" gets the identical signature shape. Drawing captures your actual hand movement, stroke by stroke, which produces something visually closer to how you'd sign on paper, and feels more personal for documents where that matters.

Getting a clean result

Drawing with a mouse is the least precise input method; a trackpad or touchscreen (finger or stylus) generally produces smoother results. PrivaPDF's canvas lets you clear and redraw as many times as you want before placing it, and you can resize the final signature once it's positioned on the page — all before it's flattened permanently into the PDF.

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Works offline — no internet connection required
Nothing is uploaded — ever
Designed for sensitive documents
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Common questions

Is drawing better than typing a signature?

Both are legally valid for most everyday documents. Drawing produces a signature that looks more like your actual handwritten one, which some people and organizations prefer for a closer match to a wet-ink signature.

Can I draw with my finger on a phone?

Yes. The drawing canvas responds to touch input the same way it responds to a mouse or trackpad, so signing from a phone or tablet works the same way as on a laptop.

Is my file uploaded to a server?

No. All processing happens entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your file never leaves your device.

Is it really free?

Yes. You get 5 free tool uses per day. No account or credit card required.

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