A signature, without printing anything
Signing something without a printer nearby usually means an awkward workaround — a photo of a paper signature, or third-party signing software you didn't want to sign up for. This signature pad draws a clean signature directly onto a canvas in your browser and exports it as a transparent PNG, ready to drop into whatever document actually needs it.
Using it
- Draw your signature using a mouse, finger, or stylus.
- Pick an ink colour and thickness; use Undo to remove the last stroke, or Clear to start over.
- Download as a transparent PNG.
Advantages and limitations
Advantages
- Transparent PNG output, ready to drop into any document
- Works with mouse, finger, or stylus input, with Undo and Clear
- No account, instant download
Limitations
- Mouse-drawn signatures often look less natural than touch or stylus input
- Doesn't embed the signature into a PDF automatically — that's a separate step
On legal validity, briefly
Electronic signatures are broadly recognized as legally valid for a wide range of everyday documents in many jurisdictions — laws like the US ESIGN Act and similar frameworks elsewhere were specifically written to give e-signatures the same standing as a handwritten one for most ordinary agreements. That said, this varies by document type and jurisdiction, and some categories (certain wills, court documents, specific regulated contracts) can carry stricter requirements. This isn't legal advice — for anything unusual or high-stakes, it's worth confirming what's actually required.
Common uses
- Signing a printed document that's been scanned back in digitally.
- Adding a signature block to an email footer.
- Completing the site's own Contract Template Kit agreement.
- Creating a simple signature graphic for a document template.
Frequently asked questions
+Is this signature pad really free, with no sign up?
Yes. There's no account and no limit on how many signatures you can create.
+Do you upload or store my signature?
No. The signature is drawn directly onto a canvas element in your browser and exported locally — it's never sent anywhere or stored.
+Is a signature made this way legally valid?
Electronic signatures are broadly recognized as legally valid in many jurisdictions for a wide range of everyday documents, under laws like the US's ESIGN Act. That said, validity requirements vary by document type and jurisdiction, and some specific documents (certain wills, court filings, or highly regulated agreements) may have stricter requirements — worth checking for anything unusual or high-stakes.
+What file do I get?
A PNG with a transparent background, ready to drop into a document, PDF, or image editor.
+Can I use a mouse, or does this need a touchscreen?
Either works — the pad accepts mouse, touch and stylus input on desktop, phone and tablet, though a touchscreen or stylus typically produces a more natural-looking signature than a mouse.