How to make your signature
- Draw your signature in the box above. Take as many tries as you like — Undo removes the last stroke, Clear starts over.
- Pick a pen color (black or blue look most natural on documents) and adjust the thickness until it feels like your real pen.
- Click Download PNG (transparent). The image is automatically trimmed to just your signature, so it drops neatly onto any document.
Sign documents without printing and scanning
The old routine for signing a PDF — print it, sign it with a pen, scan it, email it back — wastes paper, time and image quality. A far easier way is to create your signature once as a transparent PNG and reuse it forever. Draw it here, download it, and keep the file somewhere handy. From then on, signing any document takes seconds: open the file, insert the image, place it on the line, save.
The transparent background is the key. A signature saved as a JPG always carries a white rectangle with it, which looks obviously pasted-on when the page has any shading, lines or text near the signature area. A transparent PNG has no background at all, so only the ink shows — it sits on the page exactly like a real pen stroke. This tool also trims the image to the bounds of your drawing and exports it at double resolution, so the signature stays sharp even when you scale it up inside a document.
How to insert it into a PDF, Word or Google Docs
- PDF: most PDF viewers (Adobe Acrobat Reader, macOS Preview, many browsers' PDF editors) have an Add image or Fill & Sign option — choose your PNG and drag it onto the signature line.
- Word: Insert → Pictures → This Device, select the PNG, then set text wrapping to "In front of text" so you can position it freely.
- Google Docs: Insert → Image → Upload from computer, then use image options to move it over the line.
Is a drawn signature legally valid?
For most everyday paperwork, yes — in many countries, including under laws like the U.S. ESIGN Act and the EU's eIDAS regulation, electronic signatures are broadly accepted for ordinary agreements, contracts, invoices, permission slips and consent forms. What generally matters is the intent to sign, not whether the ink came from a pen or a pixel. That said, certain formal documents — wills, some property deeds, notarized papers — may require a handwritten signature or extra verification depending on where you live. If a document is high-stakes, check the requirements first. This is general information, not legal advice.
Is it private and safe?
Yes — and for a signature this matters more than for almost any other file. Everything on this page runs inside your browser on your own device. Your signature is never uploaded, never stored on a server, and never seen by anyone. When you click download, the image is generated locally and saved straight to your device. You can even load the page, go offline, and it still works.
Frequently asked questions
Does the PNG have a transparent background?
Yes. The PNG download keeps a fully transparent background, so your signature floats cleanly over any document without a white box around it. Use the JPG option only if you specifically need a white background.
Can I use it on a phone or tablet?
Yes. The pad supports touch, so you can sign with your finger or a stylus. Finger-drawn signatures on a touchscreen usually look more natural than mouse-drawn ones.
Is my signature uploaded anywhere?
Never. It is drawn and saved entirely on your device — nothing is sent to any server, which is exactly what you want for something as sensitive as a signature.
How do I put the signature into a PDF?
Download the transparent PNG, then use your PDF viewer's Fill & Sign or Add image feature to place it on the signature line. In Word or Google Docs, use Insert → Image.
Is a drawn signature legally binding?
Electronic signatures are broadly accepted for everyday documents in many countries. Formal documents like wills or notarized deeds may need more, so check the rules for your situation. General information, not legal advice.