How to Add a Signature to PDFs with Adobe Reader

How to Add a Signature to PDFs with Adobe Reader

Adobe Sign allows for several different methods of how you would like your signature to appear when it is applied to a document.

  • If you prefer to use the default Adobe Sign signature text font, there is no need to pre-define your signature file
  • You can draw your signature with your mouse or stylus
  • You can upload an image of your signature file using a .bmp, .png, .gif, or .jpg format

Create a new signature

  1. Mouse over your name in the upper-right corner of the window

    • Select the My Profile option

  2. Click the Create button 

    Nav to My signature

  3. The signature panel is exposed, allowing you to enter your signature. There are two options:

    • Draw - You are asked to use a finger or stylus to physically draw your signature in the signature space.
      • If you are on a device that isn't touch enabled (like a desktop system), you can select the Mobile option, which will ask for a phone number to a touch enabled device.  A link will be sent to that number, allowing you to draw your signature there, and import it to your user profile
    • Image - Upload an image of your signature.  You are prompted to select a file from your local system
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  4. When you have a signature you like, click Apply

    View of the Signature panel with the Draw option highlighted

    Note:

    An Image signature will have the size adjusted to fit the signature field size on each document.

    • Minimal recommended size: 60 pixels tall and up to 600 pixels wide.
    • Supported formats: PNG, JPG, GIF, BMP.

  5. Follow the same process to save your initials


Replace your signature

  1. Mouse over your name in the upper-right corner of the window

    • Select the My Profile option

  2. Click Clear to delete the existing signature file

    Clear my signature

  3. Create your new signature per the above process


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