Approve with electronic signatures
E-signatures are as easy as click, sign, and send.
Whether you need to sign a form or approve a contract, Adobe® Acrobat® XI makes it easy to add your e-signature to any PDF. So you never need to print, fax, or send documents overnight again.
Video demo: Add electronic signatures
Watch this short video to see how easy it is to add an electronic signature to a PDF file. (1:21)
"These days, no one is going to stand at a fax machine to wait for approvals. Being able to electronically sign a PDF on cost estimates for a project will accelerate go-to-market schedules."
— Bill Lunsford, database administrator and graphics manager, BBDO Atlanta
IMPROVED Add your electronic signature to a PDF
Sign a PDF in seconds. You can type or draw your name, insert an image of your signature, or use a certificate signature.
Work with certificate signatures
If your company has given you a certificate-based digital ID, you can add a certificate signature to a PDF. This lets recipients verify that the file is authentic and really from you using tools in Acrobat or Adobe Reader®.
NEW Manage your signed documents online
Manage and store signed files more efficiently by accessing the Adobe EchoSign® electronic signature service right from Acrobat. Upload your signed document or get others to sign documents. Free and paid subscriptions are available.
How-to guide |
How to apply an electronic signature for the first time:
- In Acrobat XI, select the Sign pane > I Need to Sign > Place Signature.
- Select a method for creating your e-signature.
- Click anywhere in your PDF to place your signature.
- If desired, click Send Signed Document to send the file to others using EchoSign to track the signing process and store the file online.
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