PrivConvert

PDF tool

Sign PDF

Draw a handwritten signature and place it on a PDF.

Input
Choose a PDF file
Output
PDF file
Limits
1 file · 100 MB max · 500 pages max

Processing runs on your device when supported. Network requests may load the app and supporting assets. Privacy details

Add your input

Your file stays in this browser.

Settings

Good to know1 file · 100 MB max · 500 pages max
Choose a PDF fileResult: PDF file
  • Your PDF stays in this browser while the tool runs.
  • Encrypted or damaged PDFs may need to be unlocked or repaired before this tool can read them.
  • This tool preserves page artwork where possible, but it does not rewrite original PDF text like a word processor.
  • Draw the signature in the panel, then drag it into place on the PDF preview.

Next tools

Keep working with this file

Edit PDFEdit PDF text and styles, draw signatures, and add highlights, review notes, shapes, and images.Signature imagePlace an existing PNG or JPG signature image onto a PDF page.Add imagePlace a PNG or JPG image on top of one PDF page.Image watermarkOverlay a PNG or JPG watermark image on selected PDF pages.

How it works

How to use Sign PDF online

  1. Choose a PDF file. The tool validates the published file type and size limits before the run.
  2. 3 adjustable settings. Review these settings before processing.
  3. Run the tool in your browser, review the result, and download the pdf file.

Overview

Sign PDF with local-first browser processing

Draw a handwritten signature and place it on a PDF. Review supported input, output format, settings, browser requirements, and practical limits before starting.

Input

Choose a PDF file

Output

PDF file

Limits

1 file · 100 MB max · 500 pages max

Best for

Sign PDF use cases

  • Prepare the pdf file for sharing, archiving, or another file workflow.
  • Process the job in your browser without creating an account.
  • Check the published limits before processing larger or unusual inputs: 1 file · 100 mb max · 500 pages max.

Processing

What happens in your browser

PrivConvert uses Canvas and pdf-lib for this workflow. 3 adjustable settings. No special browser capability is required for typical inputs

Your PDF stays in this browser while the tool runs.

Related tools

Edit PDFAdd Signature Image to PDFAdd Image to PDFAdd Image WatermarkAdd Page NumbersAdd Text to PDF

FAQ

Sign PDF questions

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Is Sign PDF free to use?

Yes. This tool is free to use in your browser and does not require an account.

Is processing local?

Sign PDF uses Canvas and pdf-lib in the browser. Selected input is processed on your device when the required browser features are available. Application, library, model, security, and limited analytics requests may use the network.

What limits should I know about?

1 file · 100 MB max · 500 pages max. Encrypted or damaged PDFs may need to be unlocked or repaired before this tool can read them.