Edit PDF: sign, add text, watermark
Open a PDF, then add text, your signature or the date anywhere on a page. You can also stamp a watermark or page numbers on every page, and download the result.
Your PDF and your signature are handled on your own device. Nothing is uploaded.
Opening your PDF...
·
Some pages in this PDF are rotated. Text and signatures you place on those pages may appear turned. Straighten the pages first with the Split & organise tool.
Click an item to select it, and drag it to move it.
Draw your signature
Sign on white paper with a dark pen and take a clear photo. The white background is removed for you.
Emoji and letters outside the Latin alphabet cannot be added to a PDF and will become "?".
Add text, a date or your signature, then drag it into place on the page.
This tool adds to a PDF. It cannot change text that is already in it. A signature you add here is a picture of your handwriting, not a certified digital signature.
How to use Edit PDF: Sign & Add Text
-
1
Choose a PDF. Use the arrows to move between its pages.
-
2
Press "+ Text", "+ Today's date" or "+ Signature". Draw your signature with your finger or mouse, or use a photo of it.
-
3
Drag each item into place and change its size or colour in the box that appears.
-
4
Open the Watermark or Page numbers tabs if you want those on every page.
-
5
Press "Create edited PDF", then download it.
Frequently asked questions
How do I sign a PDF for free?
Open the PDF, press "+ Signature", draw your signature, press "Add to page", then drag it to the signature line and download the file.
Will the signature be accepted?
It is a picture of your handwriting, not a certified digital signature. Many forms and letters accept it, but check with whoever asked you to sign.
Can I change the text that is already in the PDF?
No. This tool adds text, signatures, a watermark and page numbers on top of the existing pages. It cannot edit the original words.
Is my document uploaded?
No. Your PDF and your signature stay on your own device.
Which characters can I type?
Letters of the Latin alphabet, including accents. Emoji and other writing systems cannot be added and become a question mark.
More free tools
Compress PDF
Make a PDF smaller for email, WhatsApp and online forms. Choose how much to shrink it.
PDF to Image Converter
Turn every page of a PDF into a JPG or PNG. Download one page, or all pages in a ZIP.
QR Code Generator
Make a QR code for a link, text or Wi-Fi network. Pick colours and download it as PNG or SVG.
Want to learn more?
Free courses, video tutorials and ready-made software, all from Francis Landford.