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Stamp handwritten signatures, typed names, initials, dates, and checkmarks on any PDF locally.
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Select or drag any PDF contract, invoice, or agreement.
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Create your signature, type initials, or stamp dates and checkmarks.
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Instantly bake the annotations into a high-res PDF file locally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are visual signatures legally binding?
Is my signature saved securely?
Can I edit my initials and add custom text?
Signing PDFs Without Printing Them
The four kinds of e-signature
Not all signatures on a PDF are the same thing, and knowing which one you're applying avoids awkward conversations later:
| Type | What it is | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Drawn signature | Your signature drawn with mouse, finger or stylus | Everyday contracts and forms |
| Typed signature | Your name in a script font | Internal approvals, low-stakes sign-offs |
| Image signature | A photo/scan of your wet-ink signature | Matching how your signature looks on paper |
| Certificate-based digital signature | Cryptographic identity certificate | High-stakes legal and government filings |
Are e-signatures legally valid?
In most jurisdictions, yes for ordinary agreements — Pakistan's Electronic Transactions Ordinance (2002), the US ESIGN Act and the EU's eIDAS all recognize electronic signatures. Practical caution still applies: certain documents (property transfers, some court filings) may require wet ink or certified digital signatures, and requirements vary by country and document type — when the stakes are high, confirm what the receiving party accepts. Whatever you sign, keep your own dated copy.
A sensible signing workflow
Assemble the full document first — merge annexes before signing so nobody can claim pages were added afterwards. Sign, then optionally password-protect the signed copy or stamp it with a watermark like “Executed copy”. Your file is processed in your browser — an unsigned contract never touches a server here.