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4-minute read · Updated July 2026
Got a PDF form that needs to be filled in and signed — a job application, rental agreement, consent form, or tax document? Here's how to complete the form fields and add your signature in one session, for free, without uploading your file anywhere.
Fill and sign your PDF right now
No account. No upload. File stays on your device.
Fill & Sign PDF — FreeGo to pdfree.io/fill/. No installation, no sign-up required.
Click "Choose files" or drag your PDF onto the page. The form loads in your browser — nothing is uploaded to any server.
Click any text field and type your answer. Click checkboxes to tick them. Select options in dropdowns. Click radio buttons to choose. All standard PDF form field types are supported.
Click the signature field or place a signature anywhere on the page. Choose your method:
Click "Download". Your filled and signed PDF downloads instantly. The form data and signature are permanently embedded — ready to send or submit.
Use your mouse or trackpad to draw your signature freehand in the signature box. On a phone or tablet, use your finger or stylus. This produces the most natural-looking result and closely matches a pen-and-paper signature.
Best for: any device, most natural appearance
Type your name and PDFree renders it in a cursive signature-style font. Quick and consistent — the same signature every time. Legally equivalent to a drawn signature in most jurisdictions.
Best for: speed and consistency
Sign your name on paper, take a photo or scan it, and upload it as a PNG with a transparent background. This gives the most authentic appearance if you need your signature to match exactly what's on file with a bank or institution.
Best for: matching an existing institutional signature
Some PDFs look like forms but are actually flat — printed forms scanned or exported as images, with no interactive fields. You can still fill them in PDFree by placing text boxes manually:
Job applications, offer letters, tax forms (W-4, P45), direct deposit authorization, onboarding paperwork
Rental agreements, lease renewals, NDAs, service contracts, consent forms
Patient intake forms, consent for treatment, insurance authorization, HIPAA acknowledgements
Bank account applications, loan applications, investment forms, expense reports
Ready to fill and sign your PDF?
Free, instant, private — no account required.
Fill & Sign PDF — FreeOpen pdfree.io/fill/, load your PDF, click each field to fill it, then use the signature tool to draw, type, or upload your signature. Click Download when done. No account, no upload.
Yes — use the text tool to click anywhere on the page and type. Works on flat PDFs, scanned forms, and any PDF without built-in form fields.
No. Your signature is created and embedded entirely in your browser session — never sent to any server. Once you close the tab, no trace of it remains anywhere outside your downloaded file.
In most countries, yes — for everyday documents like employment forms, rental agreements, and consent forms. eIDAS (EU), ESIGN (US), and equivalent laws in the UK, Canada, and Australia recognise electronic signatures. For high-stakes filings or notarised documents, verify the specific requirements.
Yes — that is exactly what this tool is for. Draw your signature with a mouse or finger, type your name in signature style, or upload a photo of your handwritten signature. No printing, no scanning, no fax required.
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