Generators & Utilities

Online Signature Maker

Create a digital signature three ways: draw it with your finger or mouse, type your name in a handwriting font, or photograph a signature on paper and drop the background. Download it as a transparent PNG or SVG, or place it on a PDF together with a date and text.

Free No Sign-up Runs on Your Device

Step 1

Create Your Signature

Sign here

Ink colour

Signature preview on a transparent background

Your signature will appear here.

Step 2 (optional)

Sign a PDF

Place your signature, a date and text on any page, then download the PDF.

Tap to choose a PDF
or drag the file here

Signatures and PDFs are processed entirely in your browser and are never sent to SoftwareHub servers. A signature image is a simple electronic signature, not a certificate-based (advanced or qualified) one; check what your document legally requires.

How the Signature Maker Works

A drawn signature is smoothed like a pen stroke: the faster you move, the thinner the line. A typed name is drawn in one of eight handwriting fonts. A photo is turned into ink only: everything darker than the threshold takes your ink colour and the paper becomes transparent. The result is always trimmed tightly to the ink, ready to paste.

When you sign a PDF, the signature, date and text are added as images where you placed them, and the rest of the PDF is left unchanged. For a vector of any other image, try Image to SVG. If the signed PDF is too large to send, shrink it with Compress PDF, and to turn a photographed form into a PDF first, use Image to PDF.

Way 1

Draw

With a finger, stylus or mouse.

Way 2

Type name

Eight handwriting styles.

Way 3

From photo

Paper background removed automatically.

Output

PNG, SVG, PDF

No upload, no sign-up.

Electronic Signatures and the Law

Most legal systems distinguish a simple electronic signature (a typed name, a scanned or drawn image) from advanced or qualified signatures, which are tied to the signer with a digital certificate from a trusted provider. In the EU these levels are set by the eIDAS regulation; in the United States the ESIGN Act and UETA accept electronic signatures for most transactions.

A signature image from this tool is a simple electronic signature. It is commonly used for permission slips, internal forms, receipts and everyday approvals. For deeds, high-value contracts or filings that ask for a certificate-based signature, use a certified signing service.

Tips for Digital Signatures

Draw with a stylus or your finger on a phone. It usually looks more like your real signature than one drawn with a mouse.
Photograph on plain white paper. Lined or coloured paper lets shadows creep in.
Use blue ink for documents that will be printed. A blue signature is easier to tell apart from a photocopy.
Do not share your signature PNG casually. Anyone who has it can paste it onto other documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my signature and PDF uploaded?

No. Every step, from drawing to signing the PDF, runs in your own browser. Your signature and documents are never sent to SoftwareHub or anyone else, and nothing is kept after you close the page.

How do I make a transparent signature from a photo?

Choose "From photo", then photograph your signature on white paper in bright, even light. The paper is made transparent automatically and the ink takes the colour you pick. If shadows remain, move the threshold left; if thin strokes disappear, move it right.

How do I add my signature to a PDF?

Make your signature first, then choose a PDF in step 2. Tap "Signature" to put it on the page, drag it into place, and pull the blue corner to resize it. You can also add today's date and free text, then download the signed PDF.

Is a signature made here legally valid?

In many countries a simple electronic signature, such as an image on a PDF, is accepted for everyday agreements, but its evidential weight is lower than a certificate-based signature. Some documents, such as deeds, certain contracts and government filings, require an advanced or qualified electronic signature from a certified provider. Check the rules where you live.

Why does my typed name not use the handwriting font?

The handwriting fonts cover the Latin alphabet, including accented letters. Names in other scripts, such as Arabic, Chinese or Japanese, are shown in the device's own font. For those scripts, draw your signature in the box instead.

What is the difference between PNG and SVG?

PNG is an image with a transparent background that you can paste into Word, Google Docs, Canva or a PDF app. SVG is a vector image that stays sharp at any size, which suits large prints and design apps.

Can I use a password-protected PDF?

Not yet. Unlock the PDF first in the app you used to create it, then choose the unlocked file.