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.
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Draw your mark, type your name, or extract handwriting from an image. Explore designs by first letter, download a transparent PNG, or use your signature on a PDF.
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Signature styles by first letter
312 designs · A–ZEnter your name to find its first letter, or browse the alphabet. Choose from 12 compositions for each initial; your entered name stays unchanged when browsing.
Signature styles for A
Examples show the initial A. Enter a name starting with A to personalize them.
Tips for your A signature
Try a clear pointed A or a softer looped capital. Keep the crossbar separate from the underline so the letter stays recognizable at document size.
Compare a large initial, a compact name, and a simple underline. Your preview and download use the same design. Read the A signature tips →
Basic handwriting styles 24 simple options
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.
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2. Customize your signature
Choose an ink color and adjust pen thickness when drawing. For a typed signature, browse 12 signature designs for each initial and 24 basic 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.
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A–Z SIGNATURE IDEAS
Browse all signature guides →Signature styles for your first letter
Explore twelve compositions for each initial, personalize your name, and keep the design you like.
Browse A–Z signature styles →PDF SIGNINGHow to sign a PDF online
Place, resize, and reuse your signature across pages, then review your downloaded copy.
Read the guide →IMAGE CLEANUPRemove a signature background
Prepare a photo, preserve faint ink, and download a clean transparent PNG.
Read the guide →SIGNING EXPLAINEDElectronic vs digital signatures
Understand what a signature image provides and when a certificate-based workflow is needed.
Read the guide →GOOD TO KNOW
Make Signature Online FAQs
Clear answers about signatures, PDFs, and local processing.
Can I create an online signature for free?+
Yes. Make Signature Online is a free online signature maker. 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. Read the step-by-step PDF signing guide.
How do I create a signature for a document?+
To make a signature, start with your name or initials. Draw signature lets you practice a handwritten mark; Type signature turns your name into a signature design. To make an online signature you can reuse, choose your ink color and download a transparent PNG. The three steps above show how to make an online signature for free, or use it to sign a PDF.
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 create 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 312 initial-based compositions and 24 basic 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?+
Electronic signature is a broad term for signing electronically, which can include 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. Compare electronic and digital signatures.
Is Make Signature Online affiliated with DocuSign or Adobe Sign?+
No. Make Signature Online is an independent tool and is not affiliated with DocuSign or Adobe Sign. Those names refer to separate services. 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.