How To Add a PDF Digital Signature for Free

Modern technology makes completing a contract safe, secure, and easy. You can now sign documents in seconds, no matter where you are. Our e-Signature tool makes it a breeze to sign and send PDF contracts, invoices and other important documents.

How to add an electronic signature to a PDF

Option 1: Use PDFSimpli’s e-Signature tool

On your laptop or mobile device, you can access our e-Sign tools directly from PDFSimpli.com, and you don’t have to download anything. Just follow these easy instructions:

1. Click on our “Free PDF Conversion” tool.
2. From Google Drive, Dropbox or your computer or device, upload the PDF you need to sign or ask others to sign. Another option is to use a free PDF template for your needed form.
3. Our easy-to-use PDF editor will open. If you need to make any changes to the document, you can do so here, including highlighting text, adding text or deleting text.
4. When you’re ready to sign the document, select “More > Signature.” This opens PDFSimpli’s e-Signature box.
5. Add your signature by drawing your name with your computer mouse or your finger on your touchpad, by typing on the keyboard or by uploading an image of your signature. When you’re satisfied with the results, click “Use It.”
6. If using a device, tap anywhere on the screen. If using a computer, left-click anywhere on the screen. Your signature will appear.
7. To move your signature, just drag it to the correct area of the PDF. To resize it (larger or smaller), click on a corner of the box and drag the edge.
8. When done, click “Download” to finish and save the PDF. You can download the signed document to your computer or mobile device.

Now, you’re ready to send the signed file to your customer or provider or anyone else who needs it. The PDF file will be compressed, making it easy to send via email or text.

Option 2: Use our SCANSimpli or SIGNSimpli mobile app

You can download our SIGNSimpli or SCANSimpli app from your mobile device. For Android users, SIGNSimpli is available on Google Play, and for Apple users, SCANSimpli for iOS is available on the App Store.

Both of our free mobile apps offer a way to sign many documents quickly, making them a perfect option for people who process a lot of paperwork, from shipping agreements to invoices. Our apps allow you to scan and sign your documents in seconds. With these tools, you can take a snapshot of a physical document, sign it and send it instantly to others, no matter where they are located in the world.

After downloading the app for either Android or Apple, open it on your smartphone or tablet. Upload the PDF to the app or take a picture of it. Add your signature by using a stylus or your finger. You can even add information such as the date and your initials.

How to remove an electronic signature

Our PDF editor allows you to perform countless changes to your PDF documents, including removing signatures. First, upload your file to PDFSimpli. In the PDF editor, you can move items, add images and delete text. To delete a digital signature, you can do the following

1. Use the “Replace Text” option: This feature uses optical character recognition (OCR)  to let you edit any text in a PDF, including removing a signature. Simply delete any signature that you don’t want.
2. Use the “Eraser” tool: This tool removes areas of the document, including signatures. Click on the signature and drag your mouse or finger over the signature until it is erased.

Add a new signature: After using the “Eraser” feature, you can add a new signature. Just click on the “Signature” tool and follow the instructions.

Our mobile apps interface directly with our PDFSimpli website. That means you can take your PDF editing to the next level anywhere you go. Along with signing your documents, you can convert multiple types of formats, such as Word to PDF and PDF to JPEG.

Stella Soto Content Creator

Stella brings over 20 years of experience in the tech industry crafting insightful, practical guides on document management and digital workflows, helping readers optimize their productivity.