How to Add an Electronic Signature to a PDF — Free in 2026

Stop Printing, Signing, and Scanning

In 2026, there's no reason to print a PDF, sign it with a pen, scan it back, and email the scan. Electronic signatures are legally recognized in most countries and save time, paper, and hassle.

Zoldea makes signing PDFs completely free — no trial periods, no signature limits, no watermarks.

Three Ways to Create Your Signature

Draw It

Use your mouse, trackpad, or touchscreen to draw your signature directly in the browser. This produces the most natural-looking result and is perfect for personal documents.

Type It

Type your name and choose from several handwriting-style fonts. Quick, clean, and professional — ideal for business correspondence.

Upload It

Have a signature image saved? Upload a PNG or JPEG of your signature and Zoldea will automatically remove the background, leaving just the signature itself.

Placing Your Signature on a PDF

Open your PDF in Zoldea's editor.
Click the Signature tool in the toolbar.
Create your signature using any of the three methods above.
Click on the PDF page where you want to place it.
Resize and reposition the signature by dragging the corners.
Download your signed PDF.

Are Electronic Signatures Legally Binding?

In most jurisdictions, yes. Electronic signatures are legally valid under:

ESIGN Act (United States, 2000)
eIDAS Regulation (European Union, 2014)
Electronic Communications Act (United Kingdom)
Similar legislation in Canada, Australia, India, and many other countries

For most everyday documents — contracts, agreements, forms, authorizations — an electronic signature carries the same legal weight as a handwritten one.

Note: Some documents (such as wills, court orders, or notarized documents) may still require wet ink signatures depending on your jurisdiction. When in doubt, consult a legal professional.

Common Use Cases

Rental agreements — Sign and return lease documents without visiting an office.
Employment contracts — Accept job offers from anywhere.
Permission slips — Sign school forms from your phone.
NDAs and business agreements — Close deals faster with instant signing.
Tax forms — Sign and submit tax documents electronically.

Why Free Matters

Most e-signature tools charge per signature or per document. DocuSign starts at $10/month. Adobe Sign starts at $12.99/month. With Zoldea, every signature is free, forever.

Start signing at zoldea.com.