Follow these easy steps to fill and sign a PDF using an e-signature:
Form filling is quick and easy with the Adobe Acrobat Fill & Sign tool. Upload a file, then add text, checkmarks, lines, and more.
To sign PDF forms, create an electronic signature for free and then place it or your initials anywhere in the PDF document. You can type, draw, or upload an image of your signature.
The Acrobat online signature tool lets you fill in a form, sign documents, and share it with others without leaving Acrobat, so you can get your work done in record time from anywhere.
After signing in to download your form, you can share your free PDF file with others in just a few clicks. You can even password protect your document to ensure your changes stay safe. Recipients receive a trusted link by email.
You can use the document signer in any browser, so you don’t need to install any additional software. All you need is an internet connection.
From school forms to formal agreements, Acrobat is your one stop to add a signature without ever needing to print a piece of paper. With Acrobat AI Assistant you can even chat with your documents and get a summary of contracts or agreements, so you never miss the fine print.
Save time by checking a box with just a simple click. You can use checkmarks, circles, or dots depending on what the form requires. Text fields can be filled out just as easily, and you can add initials and your signature to complete the form.
As the inventor of PDF, Adobe has been working with PDF forms longer than anyone else. You can trust the quality of Acrobat tools when filling out and signing PDFs.
Adobe Acrobat offers free tools for signing PDFs - no trial, no expiry. Here is how it compares to other free e-signature tools:
An electronic signature is any electronic mark that indicates a person's intent to sign a document - this includes a typed name, a drawn signature, or an uploaded image of your handwriting.
A digital signature is a specific type of electronic signature that uses a certificate-based digital ID to verify the signer's identity and detect any changes made to the document after signing. Digital signatures provide a higher level of assurance and are required in some regulated industries.
Adobe Acrobat supports both. For most business contracts, leases, and HR documents, an electronic signature is legally sufficient under the ESIGN Act and UETA. For government procurement, pharmaceutical, and financial services workflows requiring the highest level of assurance, Adobe Acrobat supports certificate-based digital signatures that meet eIDAS Qualified and other international standards.
