Why Sign Online Instead of Printing?
Printing, signing by hand, scanning, and emailing back a document takes 10–15 minutes — and requires a printer and scanner. An online signature takes 30 seconds and produces a cleaner result with no scan artifacts.
Online (electronic) signatures are legally recognized in the US, EU, UK, Canada, Australia, and most other countries for the vast majority of business contracts, NDAs, offer letters, and agreements. (Exceptions include wills, some real estate deeds, and court documents in certain jurisdictions.)
How to Sign a PDF Online (Step by Step)
Open the eSign tool
Go to pdf.it.com/esign. No account needed for your first 3 signatures. Create a free account for 10 signatures per day.
Upload your PDF
Drag and drop your PDF or click to upload. Any PDF works — contracts, offer letters, forms, leases, NDAs.
Create your signature
Choose how you want to sign: Draw (use your mouse or finger on touchscreen), Type (typed name in a signature font), or Upload (use an image of your existing signature).
Place the signature
Click where you want your signature to appear on the document. Drag to reposition, resize handles to adjust the size.
Download the signed PDF
Click Apply Signature, then download your signed PDF. The signature is embedded — it will display correctly in any PDF viewer.
Three Ways to Sign
Draw Your Signature
Use your mouse on desktop, or your finger on a phone or tablet. This creates the most personal-looking signature. On a touchscreen, a drawn signature looks nearly identical to pen on paper.
Type Your Name
Type your name and choose a signature-style font. Fast and clean — ideal for formal business documents where a handwritten look isn't required.
Upload an Image
Have an existing PNG or JPG of your signature? Upload it directly. Best for people who have already scanned their signature once and want to reuse it.
Is an Online Signature Legally Binding?
For most documents, yes. Here's the short version:
- ✓ Contracts and agreements — legally binding in US, EU, UK, Canada, Australia
- ✓ NDAs and offer letters — widely accepted and enforceable
- ✓ Lease agreements — most jurisdictions accept e-signatures
- ✗ Wills and trusts — usually require wet signatures
- ✗ Some government forms — check specific requirements
When in doubt, consult a lawyer about the specific document type in your jurisdiction.