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.
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.