Sign PDF
Sign PDF documents directly in your browser
Draw a signature, type your name, or upload a signature image, then place it on one or more PDF pages. Move, resize, and rotate the signature before saving a new signed PDF.
Sign PDF
Open a PDF, create your signature, place it on the document, and save a new signed copy.
Create your signature
Choose one of the three methods below.
Privacy note: the PDF and signature image you select are processed in your browser by this tool. 2PDF2 does not intentionally upload the selected document or signature image to its own server for signing. The webpage itself may still connect to third-party services such as our code-delivery provider, analytics, or advertising services as described in our Privacy Policy.
How to sign a PDF
- Select Choose PDF file and open one PDF.
- Create a signature by drawing it, typing your name, or uploading a signature image.
- Select Add signature to page and place the signature where it belongs.
- Resize or rotate the signature, add a date when needed, and repeat on other pages.
- Select Save signed PDF and download the new PDF after validation finishes.
Three ways to create a signature
Draw your signature
Use a mouse, trackpad, stylus, or touchscreen to draw a signature directly inside the signature pad.
Type your signature
Enter your name and choose a simple signature style. The text is converted to a transparent signature image before placement.
Upload a signature
Use an existing PNG, JPG, JPEG, or WebP signature image and position it on the required PDF page.
Local processing
The selected PDF and signature are processed in your browser rather than uploaded to a 2PDF2 document-signing server.
Visual signature versus digital signature
This tool creates a visible electronic signature by placing your drawn, typed, or uploaded signature onto the PDF. It does not apply a certificate-based cryptographic signature, verify the signer's identity, create a certificate chain, or provide the tamper-verification features associated with certificate-based digital signatures.
Can I sign more than one page?
Yes. Add a signature to the current page, move to another page, and add another signature there. The editor remembers the placed items while you move through the document.
Can I add the signing date?
Yes. Choose a date and select Add date. The date becomes a movable text element that can be positioned near your signature.
Does signing change my original PDF?
No. The browser keeps your original file unchanged and creates a new PDF containing the visible signature overlays. Review the signed copy before replacing or deleting the original document.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sign PDF tool free to use?
Yes. The current 2PDF2 Sign PDF tool can be used without a paid account.
Is my PDF or signature uploaded to 2PDF2?
The signing process runs in your browser and does not intentionally send the selected PDF or signature image to a 2PDF2 server for signing. Normal webpage requests to third-party services may still occur; see the Privacy Policy.
Is this a certificate-based digital signature?
No. It is a visible electronic signature placed on the document. It does not create a digital certificate or cryptographic signature.
Can I resize or rotate my signature?
Yes. Select the signature on the PDF page and use the surrounding handles to resize or rotate it.
Can I use a transparent PNG signature?
Yes. Transparent PNG signatures are supported and are useful when you want the document background to remain visible around the signature.
Can I sign a password-protected PDF?
Encrypted or password-protected PDFs may not open in this tool. Use an authorized method to remove the protection first.
Related PDF tools
You can also Edit a PDF, Merge PDF files, or Compress the signed PDF.
Built for transparent PDF signing
2PDF2 clearly distinguishes a visible electronic signature from certificate-based digital signing. For questions, bug reports, or feedback, visit our Contact page.