Draw, type or upload
Create a signature with a mouse, touch input or pen, type your name, or upload a signature image.
Sign PDF
Add your own electronic signature or create a temporary signing request for another person.
Choose a PDF
Drag and drop your PDF here, or browse files
One PDF · Up to 200 MB · No daily limit · Unlimited use
Electronic PDF signing
Add a signature yourself or request one from someone else
PDFPA lets you place a visible electronic signature on a PDF without rasterizing the document, or create a temporary signing link for a single recipient.
Preview placement and size
Choose the page, position and signature size while previewing how it will appear on the document.
Request a signature
Enter the recipient details, choose the signature location, then copy or email a temporary signing link.
Keep the PDF sharp
The visible signature is added as an overlay instead of converting the entire PDF to images.
How to sign a PDF online
Add an electronic signature in three steps.
Upload the PDF
Choose one PDF document up to 200 MB.
Create and place the signature
Draw, type or upload a signature, then choose the page, position and size.
Download or request a signature
Download your signed PDF or share the temporary signing link with the intended recipient.
Temporary electronic-signing workflow
Self-sign results follow the standard temporary result window. Signature-request documents and links are temporary and expire automatically after seven days.
Visible electronic signature
PDFPA adds a visible electronic signature. It does not create or validate a certificate-based PAdES digital signature.
Expiring signing requests
Single-recipient request links and associated files expire automatically after the request window.
Free PDF eSignature tool
Sign PDFs online for everyday approval and document workflows
A visible electronic signature is useful when you need to approve, acknowledge or return a PDF without printing and scanning it. PDFPA supports self-signing as well as temporary signature requests, giving you a simple browser-based workflow for common documents.
Draw, type or upload a signature
Create a signature in the way that works best for you. Draw with a mouse, trackpad, stylus or touchscreen, type a name, or upload an existing signature image. Then position and resize the signature on the selected page before processing the PDF.
The signature is placed as an overlay on the existing document, helping preserve the sharpness and structure of the original PDF pages.
Request a signature from one recipient
For documents that need someone else's signature, create a temporary request link with a chosen signature position. The recipient can open the link and complete the requested signature without needing a PDFPA account.
Request documents and links are not permanent storage. They expire automatically after seven days, which is different from the shorter normal download window used for ordinary self-sign processing.
Free electronic signing without a daily allowance
PDFPA currently provides the signing tool without a subscription or public account and does not impose a daily signing quota. Individual jobs still follow file-size limits and standard safeguards against misuse.
A visible electronic signature is not the same thing as a certificate-backed digital signature. If a regulated workflow requires PAdES, certificate identity validation or a qualified electronic signature, use a service designed specifically for those requirements.
Quick answers
Sign PDF FAQ
Common questions about electronic signatures and PDF signing requests.