Key takeaways
- Open eSign PDF, draw your signature with your mouse or finger, drag it onto the page, and download.
- Works on Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android — anywhere with a browser and a touchscreen or mouse.
- You can apply the same signature to every page at once, useful for initialing a multi-page contract.
- The signature and document are never uploaded — everything happens on your device.
Sign a PDF in four steps
Here's the full process with eSign PDF:
- Drop in the PDF you need to sign.
- Draw your signature in the signature pad using your mouse, trackpad or finger on a touchscreen.
- Drag the signature onto the page where it belongs, and use the size slider to scale it.
- Tick "Apply to every page" if you need the same signature on each page, then download.
Getting a signature that looks like yours
A trackpad or touchscreen signature often looks shakier than pen-on-paper — a couple of habits help:
- Go slower than feels natural. Fast trackpad movements produce jagged lines more than a real pen would.
- Use a stylus on a phone or tablet if you have one — finger signatures are usable but a stylus is noticeably smoother.
- Redraw if it's not legible. The "Redraw signature" button clears the pad instantly — there's no cost to trying again.
Frequently asked questions
Is my signature saved anywhere for next time?
No — the signature only exists in your browser's memory for this session. If you close the tab, you'll draw it again next time. Nothing is stored on a server.
Can I resize or move the signature after placing it?
Yes — drag it to reposition, and use the size slider before you download. Once downloaded, the signature is burned into the PDF, so further changes need you to start over with the original file.