Draw a signature and place it on a PDF.
Draw a signature and place it visibly on a PDF for informal or routine signing workflows.
Best for: Acknowledgements, internal forms and documents where a drawn electronic signature is acceptable to the recipient.
A drawn signature image is not the same thing as a cryptographic digital signature backed by a certificate. Legal and organizational requirements vary, so the receiving party decides what type of signature is acceptable.
Captures a hand-drawn signature from a browser canvas, embeds it as a PNG image and places it on page 1 near the bottom-right corner.
Use a certificate-backed digital-signature service when identity validation, tamper evidence or regulated signing is required.
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No. A certificate-based digital signature includes cryptographic verification; a drawn signature is a visible mark placed on the document.
Legal effect depends on jurisdiction, document type, intent, consent and recipient requirements. The tool itself does not provide legal certification.
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Know the difference between drawing your name on a PDF and applying a certificate-backed cryptographic signature.