1. Draw, type, or upload your signature
Choose Draw signature to write with a mouse, finger, or stylus. In Type signature, enter your name to try handwriting styles. Use Extract signature to remove a plain paper background from an image.
✳ YOUR SIGNATURE. YOUR STYLE.
Make your signature online.
Create a free electronic signature with a personal touch.
Draw your signature, type your name, or extract handwriting from an image. Download a transparent PNG, or sign a PDF on your device.
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A blank canvas. Endless possibilities.
Find your handwriting
36 stylesSignature designs with sweeping initials and flourishes. Choose a design to preview your name.
More handwriting styles 24 simpler styles
Choose a PDF to get started. Then select a signature and tap the page to place it.
Your document, ready for your mark.
Upload a PDF. Place signatures anywhere, on any page.
Signature images are added to a copy of your original.0 signatures on this page
Adds signature images to your PDF. This is not a certificate-based digital signature.
Your signature never leaves your browser.High resolution. No watermarks. Just you.
FROM FIRST STROKE TO FINAL TOUCH
How to make an online signature for free
2. Customize your signature
Choose an ink color and adjust pen thickness when drawing. For a typed signature, compare 12 signature designs and 24 handwriting styles to find one that suits your name.
3. Sign a PDF or download your signature
Choose PNG (Transparent) to download only your signature. To sign a PDF, select Use on document, choose your file, and place signatures on any page before downloading a signed copy.
Your signature is personal. We keep it that way.
Everything happens on your device. We don’t upload or store your name or signature.
The signature maker uses no accounts, analytics, or advertising cookies. Read about privacy and security.
PUT YOUR SIGNATURE TO WORK
From signature image to finished document
Create the image here, then use these guides for the next step.
PNG GUIDE
How to make a transparent signature
Choose the right format, avoid a white box, and keep your signature clear when you resize it.
Make a transparent signature →DOCUMENT GUIDEHow to add your signature to Word
Insert your downloaded signature image, resize it in proportion, and position it in your document.
Add a signature to Word →GOOD TO KNOW
Online signature maker FAQs
Less guesswork. More making your mark.
Can I make an online signature for free?+
Yes. This free online signature maker lets you draw, type, extract, and download signature images, or add signatures to a PDF. There’s no account, subscription, or watermark.
What is an e signature?+
An e signature, also written e-signature, is short for electronic signature. With this tool, you can draw or type your signature, download it as an image, and place it on a PDF. Your signature and document are processed in your browser.
How do I eSign a PDF or sign a document online?+
For PDFs, open Sign document and choose your file. Create or import a signature, select it, then tap any page to place it. Move and resize each signature, repeat on other pages, and download the signed PDF. For Word, download a transparent PNG and insert it as an image in your document editor.
Can I use this on my phone?+
Absolutely. Draw directly on the canvas with your finger or stylus, or switch to Type signature to use your keyboard. Your drawing stays in place if you rotate your phone.
What’s the difference between PNG and JPG?+
PNG supports a transparent background, making it a good fit for documents. JPG always has a white background. Both are downloaded at high resolution and cropped around your signature.
Where is my signature saved?+
Your signature exists only in this open browser tab until you download it. Refreshing or closing the page clears it. Downloaded files are saved to your device’s usual downloads location.
How do I make a signature for my name?+
Start with your full name, first name, or initials. Try a few handwriting styles in Type signature, or practice the letter shapes in Draw signature. Keep the result readable at the size you will use in your document. When you find a version you like, download it as a transparent PNG.
Can I create a signature by typing my name?+
Yes. Select Type signature, enter your name, and choose from 12 signature designs and 24 handwriting styles, from elegant calligraphy to relaxed lettering. Pick an ink color, then download the image. No font installation is needed.
Can I remove the background from a signature image?+
Yes. Open Extract signature and choose a PNG, JPG, WebP, or AVIF image. The tool separates ink from a plain paper background on your device. Adjust Background removal, compare Original and Extracted, then download PNG (Transparent). Use a close-up of the signature; complex photos, printed text, and ruled lines may need additional editing.
What’s the difference between an electronic signature and a digital signature?+
An electronic signature is a way to sign electronically, such as adding your handwritten mark to a document. A digital signature uses cryptography to check a document’s integrity and authenticate its signer. This tool adds signature images to PDFs; it does not create certificate-based digital signatures, verify identity, or record a signing audit trail. Follow the recipient’s required signing process.
Is this website DocuSign?+
No. Make Signature Online is an independent tool and is not affiliated with DocuSign. You can create signature images and sign PDFs here without an account. This tool does not send signature requests to other people, verify signers, or provide an audit trail. If you received a DocuSign signing request, follow the instructions from its sender.