Which is better — drawing or typing?

Drawing gives a more authentic, personal signature; typing is faster and more consistent. Both export a clean transparent PNG.

Can I redo it if it looks messy?

Yes — clear the canvas and draw again as many times as you like before downloading.

Should I draw the signature big or small?

As big as the canvas allows. A large drawing scales down smoothly when placed on a document, while a small one enlarged looks rough. For printed documents, download the double-size version.

Can I use an Apple Pencil or another stylus?

Yes. The canvas accepts a stylus, a finger and a mouse, and a stylus on a tablet gives the closest match to your signature on paper, with natural curves and a steady line.

Draw Your Signature Online

Draw your signature with a mouse or finger and download it as a transparent PNG.

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draw your signature above (mouse or finger) — transparent PNG, made on your device

A hand-drawn signature image is what most people are missing when a PDF arrives asking for one. This page opens in draw mode: sign with your finger on a phone or tablet, a stylus, a trackpad or a mouse, and download the result as a PNG with a transparent background. Dropped onto the signature line of a contract, a lease or a school form, it sits on the line without a white box hiding the text underneath, which is the difference between a signature that looks pasted in and one that looks signed.

The quality of the drawing depends mostly on the input device. A finger on a phone screen or a stylus on a tablet produces something very close to your paper signature. A mouse is awkward; a trackpad is worse. If drawing is not going well, the same tool can set your typed name in a handwriting-style font instead. Draw large and let the document scale it down: a big signature shrinks cleanly, a tiny one enlarges into jagged edges. For documents that will be printed, download the double-size version so the line stays crisp on paper.

The image is created on your device and never uploaded. To be clear about what it is: an image of your signature, which satisfies most everyday paperwork but is not a certified electronic signature with identity verification.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better — drawing or typing?: Drawing gives a more authentic, personal signature; typing is faster and more consistent. Both export a clean transparent PNG.
Can I redo it if it looks messy?: Yes — clear the canvas and draw again as many times as you like before downloading.
Should I draw the signature big or small?: As big as the canvas allows. A large drawing scales down smoothly when placed on a document, while a small one enlarged looks rough. For printed documents, download the double-size version.
Can I use an Apple Pencil or another stylus?: Yes. The canvas accepts a stylus, a finger and a mouse, and a stylus on a tablet gives the closest match to your signature on paper, with natural curves and a steady line.

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