Sign PDF
Draw a signature with the mouse or your finger, place it on the page, download a signed PDF.
100% in your browser. Your file never leaves your device.
Features
- Sign with mouse, trackpad, finger or stylus
- Place on any page
- Five anchor positions (corners + center)
- Transparent PNG signature, no white box
- No upload — your file stays local
- Saved signatures in the native app
About this tool
This tool helps you place a visible signature or name on a PDF page. Processing starts only after you choose a file yourself. Clip PDF does not send the file to its own upload service: the work runs in the browser on your device. That makes it useful for one-off jobs where you need a new working copy quickly.
The workflow is deliberately transparent: you can open a document, draw or type a signature, position it, and save the copy. Only then is the new file created. The web tool adds a visible mark, not a qualified electronic signature. For important documents, inspect the preview and open the downloaded result once more before sharing it.
Local processing improves data minimisation, but it does not replace a careful result check. A certified signing service may be required where the law requires a particular form. Keep the original file and follow your organisation's security rules for contracts, official records, and sensitive documents.
How to sign a PDF
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Drop your PDF
The signature pad appears.
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Draw your signature
Use mouse or finger. Clear to redo.
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Pick page & position
Choose where to place the signature.
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Save
The signed PDF is generated locally.
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Review the result
Open the new file and check its content, page order, and legibility before sharing it.
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Store the copy
Save the checked result somewhere you can find later; the source file remains unchanged.
Typical use cases
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A quick one-off task
Use the tool when you need to place a visible signature or name on a PDF page without creating an account or sending the document to a third-party upload service. Until download, the new file remains a local browser result.
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Check before sharing
For email attachments, applications, or team review: create a copy, open it again, and check page count, legibility, order, and visible content before sending it onward.
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Working in a browser
On a personal computer or mobile device, the browser version is convenient for occasional jobs. For repeated, very large, or legally sensitive workflows, dedicated desktop or enterprise software is often a better fit.
Tips & limitations
- Work on a copy and keep the original unchanged.
- Open the downloaded PDF and check every page before sharing it.
- A certified signing service may be required where the law requires a particular form.
- For confidential documents, also follow your organisation's rules and secure the device you are using.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a legally binding signature?
A drawn signature is an electronic signature recognized in many jurisdictions. For QES (qualified electronic signature) you need a dedicated provider.
Can I save my signature?
Across sessions only in the native app. The web tool does not store your signature.
Will the signature be high resolution?
Yes — the PNG is embedded at the resolution you drew it.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No — everything is local.
Free?
Yes.
Is my file uploaded to a Clip PDF server?
No. The browser tools process selected files locally on your device. Normal device and browser security practices still apply.
Why should I open the result again?
PDFs can react differently depending on their content, fonts, and size. A quick check confirms that the generated copy suits its intended purpose.
Is this suitable for very large or confidential files?
It is intended for ordinary one-off browser tasks. Device memory limits very large files; regulated or business-critical work also requires your own compliance controls.
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