How to sign a PDF and fill in a form
Follow these easy steps to fill and sign a PDF using an e-signature:
- Click the Select a file button above or drag and drop a file into the drop zone.
- Select the PDF document you want to fill in and sign online.
- Your file will be uploaded to Acrobat web. You must be signed in to complete the fillable PDF form.
- Use the tools in the Sign panel to fill in the form fields and add your PDF signature.
- Click Next.
- Download your completed form or get a link to share your PDF online.
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Make PDF form filling quick and easy with the Adobe Acrobat Fill & Sign tool. Simply upload a file, then sign in to fill in the form fields. You can add text, checkmarks, lines and more with this tool.
Add your signature to a PDF fast
To add a signature to a PDF online for free, create a digital signature online and then place it or your initials anywhere in the PDF document. You can type, draw or upload an image of your signature.
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Our Fill & Sign tool lets you fill in a form, add a signature to a PDF and share it with others without leaving Acrobat, so you can get your work done in record time from anywhere, anytime.
Securely share files after you e-sign a PDF
After using the Acrobat online signature tool, you can share your PDF file securely with others in just a few clicks. Recipients receive a link or attachment by email.
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No need to download any software; you can use Acrobat online PDF tools in any browser. Just drag and drop a file to get started — no training needed.
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As the inventor of PDF, we at Adobe have been working with PDF form filling and digital signature tools longer than anyone else. So trust us to deliver exceptional quality Acrobat tools when filling in and adding a digital sign on PDFs.
Sign a PDF FAQs.
The Acrobat online PDF filler tool lets you go paperless by filling and signing PDFs online. After uploading a PDF and signing in, use our form filler toolbar to fill PDF form fields, including tick boxes. Then use the e-signing tools to create e-signatures, placing your signature or initials anywhere in the file.
To create new signatures or save existing ones, use Adobe Acrobat Pro for free for seven days on Windows or Mac. The trial also lets you request signatures by sending files to other signers to e-sign fast without any hassles. Recipients receive a user-friendly link by email that allows them to sign the document online in minutes for free without downloading Acrobat. You can track the signing process, receiving real-time workflow notifications with an audit trail for easy document management.
As a subscriber to the Acrobat Pro trial, you can further get access to advanced features. Collect digital signatures, create PDF docs, edit PDF files with PDF editor mark-up tools, use OCR functionality, create fillable PDF forms and templates, annotate files, use different fonts, add watermarks and convert files to and from PDF, including Microsoft Office Suite documents. You can also use Acrobat PDF tools on the go with the Adobe Acrobat Reader mobile app, available for your mobile devices.
Once you upload your document and sign in to Acrobat online, you can add your signature to a PDF by following these steps:
- In the Sign panel, select Add signature.
- The panel will ask you to click Image, then Select image. You can browse for an image of your handwritten signature. You can also create signatures by typing your name or drawing your signature using a mouse or track pad. Click Save to save your signature.
- Drag your new digital signature online into a signature field or anywhere on the PDF. Click to place your signature.
- You can now download or share your signed document.
You can use an online PDF signature to sign various documents online, such as:
- Legal documents: Sign, track changes, encrypt files, and use digital signatures.
- HR documents: Sign, store, verify authenticity, and secure files.
- Real estate transactions: Manage papers, monitor changes, verify authenticity, secure files, and collaborate.
- Educational forms: Sign, secure, review, and edit documents.
- Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs): Edit, sign, store, and password-protect agreements.
- Government forms: Sign documents like passports and official IDs, including Aadhaar e-signing.
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