A signature image is a small picture of your handwriting that you can drop into a document, an email or an online form. You can make a clean one without a scanner or a pen and paper.
Two kinds of signature file
- Transparent PNG. The background is empty, so the signature sits neatly on a document without a white box around it. Good for Word files, PDFs and letters.
- Form-ready JPG. A plain white background at a set width, height and file size. Good for exam and job forms that ask for a signature upload.
Know which one you need before you start. Forms usually ask for JPG and give a size limit. Documents work best with a transparent PNG.
How to make one
- Open the Signature Maker.
- Draw your signature with a finger or mouse, or type your name and choose a handwriting style.
- Pick the size for your form, or type your own width, height and KB limit.
- Download the PNG or JPG.
Nothing is uploaded. The signature is made in your browser.
Tips for a good drawn signature
- Use a touch screen if you can. A finger or stylus gives smoother lines than a mouse.
- Draw large, then let the tool scale it down. Small drawings look shaky.
- Sign at a natural speed. Slow, careful strokes look wobbly.
- Redo it until it looks like your real signature. Banks and exam bodies may compare it with the one on record.
Typed or drawn
A typed signature in a handwriting font is fine for casual use, but it is not the same as your real one. If a form says the signature must match your handwriting or a document on record, draw it. Check the official instructions, because some forms require a handwritten signature on paper that you photograph.
Matching a form
Read the notice for the exact pixels, file size and format. If the form says the signature must be in black or blue ink on white paper, a plain JPG on a white background meets that better than a transparent PNG. The Photo and Signature Resizer has preset sizes for common forms, but always compare the numbers with the official notification.
Using it in a PDF
Once you have a transparent PNG, you can place it on a document with the Sign PDF tool. Click where it should go, adjust the size and download the signed file.
Keep it safe
A signature image can be copied by anyone who has the file. Do not post it publicly, and share signed documents only with people who need them. Consider adding a note such as the date or purpose next to it.