PDF is the most widely used format for contracts, receipts and invoices these days. For a working procedure to run, you need to sign and send your PDF contracts and important files to your partners. Adobe Acrobat allows you to sign your PDF documents with a handwritten signature. In this article I will teach you how to add PDF signature using Adobe Reader.

Part 1. Signing a PDF in Adobe Reader
Part 2. Signing a PDF without Adobe Reader

Part 1How to Sign PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader

Step 1. Open a PDF Document

Install Adobe Acrobat and open the desired PDF document that you want to add your signature to by clicking the "Open" button.

Step 2. Sign a PDF in Adobe Reader

To add your signature to a form without printing and signing in the paper, click the "Sign" icon in the menu. This will open a sub-menu. Click "Place Signature" in the sub menu. You have four options while inserting your signature using Adobe Acrobat:

Type your name and choose from Acrobat’s styles
Draw your own signature using your mouse
Upload an image of your own signature as you wish
Use a webcam to capture your handwritten signature on a paper.

Once you have found the signature style that suits you best, click "Apply". Move your mouse to the location you want to put your signature style into. Reposition as you desire.

Part 2 How to Sign PDF without Adobe Reader

Wondershare PDFelement brings you lots of benefits when it comes to editing PDF files. You are assured of your document staying intact as the editing processes are pretty easy to follow and do not involve complicated processes that may end up with you losing some of your data. You can individualize your PDF by adding encrypted digital signature, personalized signatures or using the available stamp templates.

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PDFelement allows you to create PDF easily from blank documents, other PDFs, screen capture, images and HTML. You can also export PDF to Word, Excel. PPT, image formats. Besides, it lets you protect your PDF file from unapproved editing, copying and printing texts to your PDF file.

Step 1. Open Your PDF with PDFelement

After successful downloading and installation, you then need to import the PDF that you want to sign. To do this, click the "Open" button on the Home window and select the target file local computer.

Step 2. Add Signature to Your PDF

Now you can go to the "Comment" tab and click the "Create Stamp" button. Select the "Create Custom Stamp" option from the drop-down list. Now you can load the picture of your handwritten signature and place it anywhere you want.

If you want to add a digital signature, you can go to the "Protect" tab and click "Sign Document". Then choose or create your digital ID.