Sign PDF online
Securely sign PDFs online or request signatures from third parties.
Your files remain private and will be deleted from our servers within 24 hours.
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From Google Drive
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From Dropbox
or drop files here
How to sign a PDF online:
Follow these simple steps to add a signature to PDFs or request signatures from others.
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1 Import your PDF
Click on Choose file, then upload your document to our PDF signature tool from your computer, Google Drive or Dropbox, or simply drag and drop it.
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2 Add the signers
Click on Create signature, then place your electronic signature in the desired field. If applicable, add signers by entering their names and e-mail addresses.
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3 Send and sign documents online
Sign the PDF document online, then click on Send. Once your file has been signed, a notification will inform you that your PDF is ready for download.
Pro Tip: Fewer headaches with multi-signer mode
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Easily add your signers, then place signature, initials, or text fields in the desired location to add a signature to your PDF quickly and securely. Each signer then accesses the file via a secure link to complete the signing process by adding their electronic signature to your PDF.
As the sender, you can then track your digital document in real time and manage every step as users sign your PDF document online. An e-mail notification will finally inform you that your document has been signed.
Benefits of our PDF signature tool
Sign PDFs online anywhere, from any device
Electronic signature in PDF, instant and easy
Data secured then automatically deleted
Smooth collaboration and real-time monitoring
Legally binding digital signature, compliant with the E-Sign Act
Go paperless with an environmentally friendly free PDF signer!
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Frequently asked questions about how to sign PDFs online
Is your free online PDF signer really free?
Yes, our PDF signature tool offers a free version. It allows you to upload up to 2 PDF files per day (maximum size: 3 MB each). For more advanced features, paid options are available.
Do electronic signatures have legal value?
Yes. An electronic signature has the same legal value as a handwritten signature. In the United States and Europe, the E-Sign Act and eIDAS regulations, for example, recognize their validity, including in an international context.
Are signed documents confidential?
Absolutely. We use 256-bit SSL encryption to guarantee the security of your digital files. Each digital document is accessible only via a secure personal link. All files, signatures, forms and texts are automatically deleted from our servers after 24 hours.
Can several people sign documents online together?
Yes, our tool allows multiple people to sign documents online together, in the same file. You can add multiple signature (or initials) fields, define their location on the page, and each signer will receive an email notification to sign electronically. Once everyone has signed, a confirmation e-mail will be sent to you.
Can I sign or send a document from my phone?
Yes. Our online tool is compatible with every device, from mobile phones to tablets. You can add a signature to PDFs with your finger, a stylus, or import an image of your electronic signature.
What are the roles of the sender and the signers?
The sender has full access: they can convert a document, add a signature field and select the signers. A real-time monitoring system also shows who has and hasn’t signed yet. As soon as a signer has completed the form, an email alert is sent to the sender. For their part, signers can only sign documents online and view the documents received, without being able to edit them.
Can I customize the appearance of my electronic signature and/or the document to be signed?
Of course. There are several options to personalize your electronic signature in PDFs:
- Type your name
- Sign a PDF document online with your finger or a mouse
- Import an image in PNG, JPG or SVG format
You can then select the precise location on the PDF page or form where you wish to place your signature or initials.
To personalize your document, you can also add:
- Text fields
- Fields for initials
- Date fields
- Interactive forms to place in the desired field
How do I sign a file in a format other than PDF?
If you have a file in Word, Excel or image format (JPG, PNG, SVG, etc.), our tool lets you automatically convert it to PDF so that you can add signature fields. You can then sign it, have third parties sign it, and download or e-mail it.
Is your PDF signature tool compatible with Adobe Acrobat®?
Yes. Whether you're using Adobe Acrobat or any other PDF editing application, you can import your documents, add fields, have them signed electronically, then download or share them. Our PDF signature tool is designed to be integrated easily into your existing workflows.
Is there a footer with traceability information after signing?
Yes. When you add a signature to a PDF, the document then contains a footer with traceability information: signer's name, IP address, date and time of signature. This transparency reinforces the legal security of your digital document and the validity of its electronic signatures.
What are the other tools Soda PDF offers?
Soda PDF is a genuine alternative to Adobe Acrobat®, with no costly installation or subscription required. We provide a suite of online tools that can be used free of charge*, with daily usage limits that apply to the management of your documents. Our online application handles every file format and allows you to sign PDFs online and manage documents efficiently from anywhere. You can also:
- Convert your Word doc or docx, Excel, PowerPoint (PPT), PNG, SVG or JPG files into PDF, and vice versa.
- Quickly compress large documents, even those with hundreds of pages.
- Merge or split PDF pages.
- Edit your files with our integrated editing tool.
- Protect PDFs, sign PDFs online or unlock PDFs.
- Use our cutting-edge optical character recognition (OCR) technology to extract text from scanned pages or photos saved in image format (PNG, JPEG, etc.).
Our online PDF software offers you numerous optimization options without having to install an application. You can access our various tools via the links in our menu or footer (at the bottom of the page). Check out our various tools.
You don’t have web access and want to work offline?
Our PDF software is available as a desktop version for Windows. Check out our options and download it for free.