How to Sign a PDF on Mac (Free, No Printing)
Add your signature to any PDF on a Mac — with Preview, a free online tool that doesn't upload your file, or a dedicated app.
Printing a document just to sign it and scan it back is a thing of the past. Your Mac can sign PDFs in under a minute.
Method 1: Preview
- 1Open the PDF in Preview and click the Markup (pen) button.
- 2Click the Signature button, then Create Signature.
- 3Sign on the trackpad, hold a paper signature up to the camera, or use your iPhone.
- 4Click the signature to place it, then drag and resize it.
Method 2: Sign online without uploading
Our free Sign PDF tool lets you draw your signature with a mouse or finger and place it on any page. Everything happens in your browser, so the document stays private.
Open the free Sign PDF toolFree · runs in your browser · nothing uploadedNeed just the signature image for Word or Google Docs? Use the Signature Generator to draw or type one and download a transparent PNG.
Make a signature imageFree · runs in your browser · nothing uploadedIs an electronic signature legally valid?
In many countries, simple electronic signatures are accepted for everyday agreements. Some documents — for example certain contracts, wills or government forms — may need a handwritten or certified digital signature. When in doubt, ask the person who sent you the document.
