Why printing and scanning is finally over
The old signing routine — print the PDF, sign it, scan it, email it back — has somehow survived into 2026. Most companies accept electronic signatures, but plenty of contracts still arrive with 'please sign and return' as if everyone owns a printer and a scanner.
Public e-signature services solve part of this but introduce login friction, document upload, account management, and price tiers. For a single signature on a single document, that's overkill and adds latency you don't need.
A native signing flow on your phone is the right size for the job: open the PDF, draw or type your signature, place it, send. The whole sequence takes under a minute and works without an account, on a plane, or in a parking lot.
Sign the way that fits the document
Handwritten signature
Draw with your finger or a stylus. Save it once, reuse it on every future document.
Typed signature
Type your name and pick a script-style font for clean, legible signatures.
Initials stamp
Save your initials separately for documents that need them on every page.
Date stamps
One-tap date insertion alongside your signature when contracts ask for it.
Multi-signer workflow
Pass a PDF between signers via the share sheet. Each signature stays in place.
Export with audit info
The signed copy includes a timestamp and signature metadata for record-keeping.
How to sign a PDF on your phone
- 1
Open the PDF
Import the document into the PDF Editor app from Files, email, or any sharing app.
- 2
Tap the Sign tool
Located in the editing toolbar. Pick handwritten, typed, or initials.
- 3
Draw or type your signature
First time only — the signature is saved for future use. Edit or replace it any time in Settings.
- 4
Place and resize
Drag the signature to the right spot. Resize with corner handles. Add a date stamp if needed.
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Export the signed copy
Save back to the original or as a new copy. Share directly via Mail or any messaging app.
Signing without disrupting the day
A signature is rarely the bottleneck — it's the time it takes to find a printer that is. Signing on a phone means contracts get back to the other side within the hour, not the day. Especially helpful for freelancers, small business owners, and anyone working away from a desk.
Frequently asked questions
- In most jurisdictions, yes — for most business documents. The EU's eIDAS regulation and the US ESIGN Act both recognize electronic signatures. For high-value or legally sensitive documents, check local rules and consider qualified electronic signatures.
- No. Saved signatures live on your device. They're applied to documents locally and never uploaded to our infrastructure.
- Yes. Pass the file between signers via the share sheet, AirDrop, email, or any messaging app. Each signature is added and saved in place.
- The app detects existing signature fields and lets you tap directly into them. Your signature snaps to the right size and position.
- Yes. Both deliver smoother strokes than fingertip signing, which makes a real difference on contracts that go through visual review.