How to create an electronic signature
An electronic signature is simply your mark, applied electronically, that shows you intended to sign. You can create one in seconds three ways: draw it with your finger or mouse, type your name in a handwriting-style font, or upload a photo of your existing handwritten signature. On PDF Verified you create it once, reuse it on any document, and every time you sign, the signature is bound to the document with a tamper-evident SHA-256 seal and a public verification page, so it is evidence, not just a picture.
Drop your document here and sign it now. PDF, Word and Excel all work: a .docx or .xlsx is laid out in your browser exactly as it was written, so there is nothing to convert first. Add a signature, a date, a company stamp or a watermark, then download it sealed. Free to start, no account, and the file is never uploaded to open it.
How to create an electronic signature, step by step
- Open the signature pad, Start a document in Quick Sign and drop a Signature field on the page, or tap “Add your signature”. The signature pad slides up.
- Draw, type, or upload, Draw your signature with your finger or mouse, type your name and pick a handwriting font, or upload a photo of your signed paper. Adjust the colour and thickness if you like.
- Save it for reuse, Adopt the signature and it is saved on your device (or to your account) so you can apply it to future documents in one tap, along with matching initials.
- Sign and seal, Place the signature where you sign and finish. The document is sealed with a SHA-256 fingerprint and carries a public QR verification link, so the signature cannot be copied onto another file undetected.
What you get
- Three ways to create a signature: draw, type in a signature font, or upload a photo.
- Save it once and reuse it, plus matching initials, on any document.
- Bound to each document with a tamper-evident SHA-256 seal, not just pasted as an image.
- Public QR verification proves the signature and document are genuine and unaltered.
- Free to create; sign your first document for $1.50, or unlimited on a paid plan.
Frequently asked questions
How do I create an electronic signature for free?
Open Quick Sign, add a signature field, and draw, type or upload your signature, creating it is free. You only pay $1.50 when you download a signed document, or nothing on a paid plan.
What is the difference between an electronic and a digital signature?
An electronic signature is any electronic mark showing intent to sign (drawn, typed or uploaded). A digital signature is a stronger, cryptographic type that binds the signature to the document so any change is detectable. PDF Verified captures an electronic signature and backs it with a cryptographic SHA-256 seal and audit trail, giving you the evidential strength of a digital signature.
Can I upload a photo of my handwritten signature?
Yes. Snap or scan your signature on white paper and upload it; the background is removed so it sits cleanly on the document. Or draw it directly, which usually looks better on screen.
Is a typed or drawn signature legally binding?
Yes. Under the US ESIGN Act and UETA, the EU eIDAS Regulation and equivalent laws in 190+ countries, a drawn, typed or uploaded signature can form a binding agreement when you intend to sign. A tamper-evident seal and audit trail make it far easier to defend.
Can I reuse my signature on other documents?
Yes. Once you adopt a signature it is saved for reuse, so you can sign future PDFs, plus your initials, in one tap instead of redrawing it each time.
What PDF Verified is, and what it is not
Electronic signature law is settled in broad terms and specific in the details. The ESIGN Act, UETA, eIDAS and their equivalents recognise electronic signatures across more than 190 countries, and what decides a particular case is intent to sign plus evidence connecting the signature to the signer, which is what the audit certificate records. Certain document types carry their own formalities wherever you are: deeds, wills, some property instruments, and anything requiring a witness or a notary. Sign only what you are authorised to sign, since applying another person signature without their authority is forgery whatever tool is used.
PDF Verified is a tool for preparing, signing, stamping and checking documents. It is not a law firm, a compliance service or a forensic examiner, and nothing here is legal, financial or compliance advice. Requirements differ by country, by document type and by the party asking, so check what applies to your document before you rely on it, and take advice where the document matters. You are responsible for the documents you create, sign and send, and for having the authority to do so: signing or stamping in somebody else name, or as an organisation you do not represent, is forgery whatever tool is used. To the extent the law allows, we accept no liability for how a document made with this tool is used or relied on. The full position is in our terms of service.