How it works
Upload & Edit
Your PDF Document
Your PDF Document
Save, Download,
Print, and Share
Print, and Share
Sign & Make
It Legally Binding
It Legally Binding
Characteristics
File extension
.pdf
Internet media type
application/pdf
Description
PDF is a useful file format, especially for business. It’s comfortable to use it when you need to share or store electronic documents. It can be viewed, edited, printed, downloaded, and signed easily, moreover, you can do it on any device.
Technical details
PDF is one of the best ways to present electronic materials. Files in this format may include not only text, images, and graphical elements but also interactive ones, such as buttons. You can open the PDF file using software or just from your Internet browser.
Developed by
ISO
Initial Release
15/06/1993
How To Guide
How to sign a PDF online:
01
Decide whether to upload your file from your internal or cloud storage.
02
Open your PDF in the cloud editor.
03
Complete/fill in all of the required fields.
04
Use the Replace Text feature and double click the line you want to edit.
05
Click the Sign button to activate the Signature Wizard.
06
Create your legally binding e-signature with one of the seven suggested options.
07
Save and use your signature anywhere on the page. Adjust its size, move it, or delete it.
08
Click DONE to finish.
Features Comparison Chart
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E-Sign PDF
Soda PDF
Sejda
Editing
Rotate PDF
Compress PDF
Extract Pages
Split PDF
Merge PDF
File Conversion
PDF to Word
PDF to Excel
PDF to PPT
PDF to JPG
PDF to PNG
PDF to HTML
Word to PDF
Excel to PDF
PPT to PDF
JPG to PDF
PNG to PDF
HTML to PDF
Web to PDF
Mac PDF Conversion
Pages to Doc
Doc to Pages
Numbers to XLS
XLS to Numbers
File Protection & Signing
eSign PDF
Protect PDF
Password PDF
Unlock PDF
Share PDF
Multi-Platform
iOS and Android Apps
Chrome Web Store - Extensions
Other Features
No Software Downloads
Encryption and Security
Support
No ads
What Our Customers Say
FAQ
How to e-sign PDF documents?
E-signing a PDF is similar to physically signing one. The biggest difference is it’s easier and there’s no printing or scanning involved. Upload a document and apply your legally-binding e-signature. Click Done to save your executed contact. The whole process takes less than a minute.
How to e-sign a PDF on iPhone?
Our solution is available on several operating systems, including iOS. Use our web-based PDF editor in any browser. No extra app required. Open your document and tap anywhere to place your signature. Once finished, you can download or share your PDF.
How to e-sign PDF with an electronic signature?
Not every provider offers compliance. To create professional and court-admissible PDFs, use a solution that meets ESIGN’s requirements. Our PDF editor not only complies with major authorities, but we also go the extra mile to make sure a signer’s identity is clear every time. Therefore, when you e-sign with our service, you ensure that your document is court-enforceable.
Is an e-signed PDF legally-binding?
Yes, an e-signed document has the same legal power as a handwritten one, but only if it meets ESIGN’s requirements. The signature must include a digital trail, intent to sign, and be associated with the signer. If a service complies with those three demands, then that solution’s e-signatures are legally binding.
How do I protect my signature in PDF?
Fraudsters are everywhere, including e-signature. However, when an electronic signature tool is developed by qualified professionals, e-signatures are harder to forge than handwritten ones are. Signatures are connected to a signer with a type of timestamp, and actions to a PDF are recorded in the document’s history. Usually, it’s easy to tell if there was intent to sign by the appropriate party. But if you want extra protection, you can protect your PDFs with passwords.
How do you insert a signature on a Mac?
If you’re using our web-based solution, simply visit our website on Safari or Google Chrome. The great part is, there’s no need to install extra software. Create your account and start managing flawless document workflows. Upload your document, edit, e-sign, and password protect it.
How can I make my signature?
Creating an e-signature is fast and easy. There are several options available: typing, drawing and even uploading a photocopy of your signature. Once you create your unique sign, apply it to your PDF. After that, you’ll have an executed document. You can download or send it via email without any delay. Try out more features with an account.
Is it legal to copy and paste an e-signature?
An electronic signature can be copied and pasted, but at the same time, it loses its legal force. Forging a document with an e-signatures is much more complicated than with a handwritten one. Because of that fact, you can’t copy and paste. The audit trail will notice, and for an e-signature to be valid it needs to show intent. That’s usually shown by selecting your signing method and clearly accepting that you want to apply it.
How can I make my handwritten signature online?
With our PDF editor, you can create your unique e-signature in three ways: typing, drawing, or uploading a photocopy of your signature. Each one of them has the same legal power as your physical signature. When you use your e-signature, you get a court-admissible document, that you can download or share. No need to print or scan again. An all-in-one solution for your everyday document needs.