Create a legally-binding electronic signature and add it to contracts, agreements, PDF forms, and other documents – regardless of your location. Collect and track signatures with ease using any device.
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Every eSignature tool you need – inside a powerful PDF software
eSignature solution
Document tracking
Enhanced productivity
Custom branding
Security & compliance
eSign documents and collect signatures
Easily fill, edit, and sign your PDF documents in a single application, on any device.
Type, draw, or use a signature converter to create an eSignature from a picture of your handwritten autograph.
Create fillable PDFs and send them for signature to one or multiple recipients.
Set signer roles and customize a signing order.
Get visibility into the signing process
Receive instant alerts once signatures are in place.
Specify CC’d recipients and set actions upon document completion.
Monitor changes in your documents with audit trails.
Speed up your approval workflows
Send documents for signature faster by sharing them via short links.
Simplify data and signature collection by posting fillable PDF forms online.
Collect payments along with signed documents.
Showcase your branding when requesting signatures
Display your logo on signature invites, user notifications, and in the eSignature editor.
Customize an email message for your eSignature invites.
Redirect signers to your website once they complete your document.
Maintain industry-leading security and compliance
Authenticate signers via a password.
Make your document workflows compliant with industry-specific regulations, including HIPAA.
Secure the authenticity of a document with a unique ID.
Set an expiration date for your document.
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How to Add a Signature to PDF (and Send it Out for Signature)
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Sign any document using pdfFiller’s eSignature service without hassle
Add your virtual signature in just a few simple steps – without a scanner or printer.
Upload
Upload your document to pdfFiller and open it in the editor.
Sign
Generate and save your electronic signature using the method you find most convenient.
Tweak
Resize your signature and adjust its placement on a document.
Retrieve
Save a signed, printable document on your device in the format you need or share it via email, a link, or SMS. You can also instantly export the document to the cloud.
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Why choose pdfFiller for eSignature and PDF editing?
Cross-platform solution
Upload your document to pdfFiller and open it in the editor.
Unlimited document storage
Generate and save your electronic signature using the method you find most convenient.
Widely recognized ease of use
Resize your signature and adjust its placement on a document.
Reusable templates & forms library
Save a signed, printable document on your device in the format you need or share it via email, a link, or SMS. You can also instantly export the document to the cloud.
The benefits of electronic signatures
Bid farewell to pens, printers, and paper forms.
Efficiency
Enjoy quick document signing and sending and reclaim hours spent on paperwork.
Accessibility
Sign documents from anywhere in the world. Speed up business transactions and close deals even while on the go.
Cost savings
Eliminate the need for paper, printing, scanning, and postage to significantly cut your operational costs.
Security
Protect your transactions with advanced encryption and audit trails. Electronic signatures ensure a higher level of security than traditional signatures.
Legality
Electronic signatures are legally recognized in most countries around the world, providing the same legal standing as a handwritten signature.
Sustainability
By eliminating the need for paper, electronic signatures contribute to environmental sustainability.
Enjoy straightforward eSignature workflows without compromising data security
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SOC 2 Type II Certified
Guarantees the security of your data & the privacy of your clients.
PCI DSS certification
Safeguards credit/debit card data for every monetary transaction a customer makes.
HIPAA compliance
Protects the private health information of your patients.
CCPA compliance
Enhances the protection of personal data and the privacy of California residents.
Unlock Period PDF Feature
The Unlock Period PDF feature allows users to securely access important documents during designated timeframes. This tool enhances productivity by managing document availability effectively.
Key Features
Set specific unlock periods for document access
Manage access with ease using simple controls
Ensure security and confidentiality of sensitive information
Customize unlock periods for different users or groups
Receive notifications when documents are available or locked
Potential Use Cases
Share sensitive documents with clients for a limited time
Control access to training materials during workshops
Distribute project updates to team members with set viewing periods
Provide academic resources to students at scheduled times
Enable legal documents to be reviewed under specific conditions
This feature solves the problem of managing document access effectively. Instead of worrying about unauthorized access or misuse, you can control precisely when and how users engage with your materials. With Unlock Period PDF, you maintain oversight and enhance security, while still providing access when it is needed.
For pdfFiller’s FAQs
Below is a list of the most common customer questions. If you can’t find an answer to your question, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Open the Secured PDF. Download and install Google Chrome browser on your computer and launch it. Print the Secured PDF. Choose the “Print” option in the top-right corner of this Chrome browser. Save as a Normal PDF. Click the “Save” button to save it as a PDF.
How can I copy text from a locked PDF?
Open the Secured PDF. Download and install Google Chrome browser on your computer and launch it. Print the Secured PDF. Choose the “Print” option in the top-right corner of this Chrome browser. Save as a Normal PDF. Click the “Save” button to save it as a PDF.
How can I copy text from a PDF that won't let you?
Press CTRL+C to copy the text and paste it on another document using CTRL+V. You can also right-click your mouse or touchpad and select Copy, and then right-click again on the other document and select Paste.
How do I send an encrypted PDF?
Open the PDF and choose Tools > Protect > Encrypt > Encrypt with Password. If you receive a prompt, click Yes to change the security. Select Require a Password to Open the Document, then type the password in the corresponding field.
How do you unlock a locked page?
On the Page Designer toolbar, click the Page locked by you button. If the page has been locked by another user the Lock button appears in red. You cannot unlock a page locked by another user. Click Unlock.
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