How to Fill In and Sign a PDF Without Printing It

Printing a form just to sign it and scan it back is a waste of an afternoon. You can fill and sign on screen in a few minutes.

Step 1: add the text

Open Edit PDF, click where the text should go and type. You can also highlight, draw and place boxes. Do this for names, dates and amounts.

Step 2: add your signature

Open Sign PDF, draw or type your signature, place it on the page and resize it. Download the signed copy.

Step 3: send it

Check the file size. If it is too big for email, run it through Compress PDF.

Is an image of my signature legally valid?

In many places a simple electronic signature is accepted for everyday agreements, but rules vary by country and by document. Some documents, such as certain real estate, court or government forms, require specific methods or witnesses. When it matters, ask the other party what they accept. This guide is general information, not legal advice.

Tips

• Sign on a copy, keep the blank original.
• Zoom in and check the placement before downloading.
• Do not leave a signed copy lying around in shared folders.

Privacy

Your document and your signature stay in your browser. They are not uploaded to a server.