# Sign PDF — Add a Signature Locally, No Upload

> Add a drawn, typed, or uploaded signature to a PDF and download the signed file — everything happens locally in your browser, with no upload.

Source: https://toolpantry.app/sign-pdf

## About

Draw, type, or upload a signature, drag it onto any page, and download the signed document — all on your device.

## Quick answer

How do I sign a PDF for free? Open the PDF, create your signature, drag it onto the page, and download the signed file. The document and your signature never leave your browser.

## How to sign a PDF

1. **Add your PDF** — the pages render locally for preview.
2. **Create your signature** — draw it, type it, or upload a photo of your ink signature.
3. **Place and download** — drag the signature onto the page, resize it with the slider, and save the signed PDF.

## Tips for a clean signature

- Drawing with a stylus or finger gives the most natural result
- Uploading a photo? Shoot your ink signature straight on, on plain white paper — the white background is removed automatically
- Signing a long agreement? Turn on Add to every page to stamp each page at once

## Good to know

This tool places your signature as an image on the page — quick, private, and fine for most everyday documents. It is not a certificate-based digital signature, so official forms that require a certified e-signature service may still need one. Pages stored with a rotated layout are skipped to keep placement accurate. Related: [Compress PDF](https://toolpantry.app/compress-pdf.html), [Merge PDF](https://toolpantry.app/merge-pdf.html), and [PDF to JPG](https://toolpantry.app/pdf-to-jpg.html).

## Notes

The signature is stamped onto the page as an image — a visual signature, not a certificate-based digital signature. Keep the original file in case you need to redo the placement.

## FAQ

**Is this a certificate-based digital signature?**

No. Your signature is placed on the page as an image — a visual signature. Official forms sometimes require a certified e-signature service.

**Can I sign every page at once?**

Yes. Turn on Add to every page before downloading. Otherwise the signature is placed only on the page you are viewing.

**Where does my signature go?**

Nowhere. Drawing, typing, uploading, and stamping all happen inside your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

**Does signing work on iPhone or in Chrome?**

Yes. The tool runs in any modern browser — on iPhone draw the signature with your finger, and in Chrome nothing needs to be installed.