Is signing a PDF in my browser legally binding?

An electronic signature created this way carries the same legal weight as a handwritten one in most jurisdictions (US, UK, EU, India), under laws like the ESIGN Act and eIDAS. For high-value transactions you may want a certificate-based digital signature, coming in a future release.

How do I draw my signature?

Pick the Draw tab, then sign with your mouse, trackpad, or touchscreen. The Type tab uses a cursive font with your name. The Upload tab lets you use a saved signature image (PNG with transparency works best).

Can I add multiple signatures or initials?

Yes. After placing one signature, click Add another to drop a second on a different page or position.

Is my signature uploaded anywhere?

Never. The signature is captured on a canvas in your browser, embedded into the PDF locally, and downloaded. We have no copy of either the PDF or your signature.

Will the signed PDF look professional?

Yes. We embed the signature as a high-resolution image with transparency, and you control size and position. The output looks identical in every PDF reader.

Can I sign a password-protected PDF?

Remove the password first using a tool like our upcoming Unlock PDF (Phase 3). LovedPDF never asks for your PDF password.

Sign a PDF Online, Free

How to sign a PDF for free: draw, type, or upload your signature, then drop it on any page. Browser-only, your signature and document never leave your device. Legally binding e-signature under ESIGN/eIDAS.

Drop your files

or click to browse from your computer

Up to 100 MBFiles stay in your browser

How to sign pdf, free

Three steps. Start to finish in under a minute.

Upload the PDF you need to sign

Drop the document and we'll render every page so you can pick where to sign.

Create your signature

Draw, type, or upload your signature. We embed it as a transparent PNG with crisp edges at any size.

Place it and download

Drag your signature to the right spot on the page, resize, then save the signed PDF, entirely in your browser.

Why LovedPDF

Why use LovedPDF for sign pdf, free

Truly free signatures

Adobe and DocuSign charge per-document. We don't, ever. Sign as many PDFs as you need.

No file ever leaves your device

Contracts, NDAs, leases, they all stay on your laptop. The signature is added by your browser, not our server.

Three signature styles

Draw freehand, type with a cursive font, or upload a saved signature image. Mix and match per page.

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