How to sign a PDF and fill in a form
Follow these easy steps to fill and sign a PDF using an e-signature:
- Click the Select a file button above, or drag and drop a file into the drop zone.
- Select the PDF document you want to fill in and sign.
- Your file will be uploaded to Acrobat web. You must be signed in to complete the fillable form.
- Use the tools in the Sign panel to fill in the form fields and add a signature to PDF.
- Click Next.
- Download your completed form or get a link to share your PDF online.
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Fill and sign PDFs online
Form filling is quick and easy with the Adobe Acrobat Fill & Sign tool. Upload a file, then add text, checkmarks, lines, and more.
Add your PDF signature fast
To sign PDF forms, create an electronic signature for free and then place it or your initials anywhere in the PDF document. You can type, draw, or upload an image of your signature.
Speed up your workflows
The Acrobat online signature tool lets you fill in a form, sign documents, and share it with others without leaving Acrobat, so you can get your work done in record time from anywhere.
Share secure files after e-signing
After signing in to download your form, you can share your free PDF file with others in just a few clicks. You can even password protect your document to ensure your changes stay safe. Recipients receive a trusted link by email.
E-sign PDFs from anywhere
You can use the document signer in any browser, so you don’t need to install any additional software. All you need is an internet connection.
For all of your e-signature needs
From school forms to formal agreements, Acrobat is your one stop to add a signature without ever needing to print a piece of paper. With Acrobat AI Assistant you can even chat with your documents and get a summary of contracts or agreements, so you never miss the fine print.
An easy way to fill out forms
Save time by checking a box with just a simple click. You can use checkmarks, circles, or dots depending on what the form requires. Text fields can be filled out just as easily, and you can add initials and your signature to complete the form.
A free, trusted PDF filler
As the inventor of PDF, Adobe has been working with PDF forms longer than anyone else. You can trust the quality of Acrobat tools when filling out and signing PDFs.
FAQs about our PDF form filler and signing documents online.
How do I fill out a form?
The Acrobat online PDF filler tool lets you go paperless by completing fillable fields and signing documents online. After uploading a PDF, use the form filler tools to fill PDF form fields. You can check boxes with crossmarks, checkmarks, circles, lines, or dots, and you can add text boxes to fill in text fields. Then use the e-sign PDF tools to generate an electronic signature for free, placing your signature or initials anywhere in the file. Sign in to save your file to Adobe cloud storage and download your completed form.
If you start an Adobe Acrobat Pro 7-day free trial on Windows or Mac, you can request signatures by sending files to other signers to e-sign fast without any hassles. Recipients receive a user-friendly link by email that allows them to sign the document online in minutes for free without downloading Acrobat. You can track the signing process, receiving real-time workflow notifications with an audit trail for easy document management.
The Acrobat Pro free trial provides access to advanced features for seven days. You can collect digital signatures with validation, add timestamps, create PDF docs, edit PDF files with PDF editor markup tools, use OCR functionality, create fillable PDF forms and templates, annotate files, resize pages, add watermarks, and convert files to and from PDF, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word documents. You can convert PNG, JPG, and other image file formats too. You can also use Acrobat PDF tools on the go with the Adobe Acrobat Reader mobile app, available for your mobile device, including iPhones, other mobile phones, and tablets, such as iPads or touchpads.
Is it safe to fill and sign PDFs online?
How can I upload a photo of my signature?
After uploading your document, you can add your signature to a PDF by following these steps:
- Sign in to download or share your signed document.
- Select Add signature.
- Click Image, then Select image to browse for an image of your handwritten signature. You can also create signatures by typing your name or drawing your signature using a mouse or trackpad.
- Drag your new electronic signature into a signature field or anywhere on the PDF. Click to place your signature.
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