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Add a visible signature to a PDF
Draw, type, or upload a signature, place it on the correct page, and download a new signed copy.
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Add a visible signature to a PDF
This tool is useful when a recipient accepts an ordinary visible electronic signature. Your selected PDF and signature image are processed in the browser rather than being sent to BetterThanPDF.
Check the signing requirements first
Some forms accept a visible signature image; others require a specific signing service, identity verification, or a certificate-backed digital signature. Follow the instructions from the organization receiving the document.
Before sending the signed copy
Verify the signature is on the correct page and does not cover dates, initials, checkboxes, or nearby text. Keep an unsigned original.
Visible signature vs. digital signature
BetterThanPDF places a visible mark on the page. It does not create a cryptographic certificate, prove signer identity, provide an audit trail, lock the document against later changes, or verify legal acceptance.
- 1Select the unlocked PDF and target page.
- 2Draw, type, or upload the signature and position it carefully.
- 3Download and review the complete signed document.
Questions about this workflow
Can I sign a PDF on an iPhone?
Yes. Safari can run the tool, although document size and device memory can affect large files.
Is this a certificate-backed digital signature?
No. It creates a visible electronic signature only.
Does BetterThanPDF store my signature?
No document or signature contents are intentionally uploaded to BetterThanPDF for processing; the signing operation runs in the browser.