How to sign a PDF without Adobe
You don’t need an Acrobat subscription — or the “sign in to sign” paywall — to put your signature on a PDF. You can do it free, right in your browser, and the document never leaves your device. Here’s how.
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Open the free Fill & Sign tool and drop your PDF onto it (nothing uploads — it opens in your browser).
Choose to type your signature or draw it with a mouse, trackpad or finger.
Place the signature where it belongs and fill in any other fields like dates or initials.
Flatten and save the signed PDF to your device. Done — no Adobe, no account.
Questions
Is a typed or drawn signature legally valid?+
For the vast majority of everyday agreements, a visible signature you place and flatten into the document is fine. For regulated workflows that need an audit trail, use a dedicated e-signature service.
Do I have to create an account?+
No. Fudobe’s fill & sign is free with no account and no watermark, because it runs entirely on your device.
Is my signed document private?+
Yes. Signing happens in your browser; the PDF and your signature are never uploaded to a server.