How to Sign a PDF on iPhone, iPad & Android for Free
If you're out of the office and need to sign an urgent contract, agreement, or lease, you don't need a computer. You can easily complete an e signature pdf online or offline using your mobile device. In this guide, we show you how to sign document for free on any iOS or Android phone or tablet.
How to Sign a PDF on iPhone & iPad (Using Markup)
iOS devices come with a built-in feature called Markup, which allows you to draw or insert your handwritten signature onto files stored in the Files app or received in Mail:
- Open the PDF in the Files or Mail app.
- Tap the Markup icon (the pen-in-circle emblem) in the top-right corner.
- Tap the + button in the bottom menu and select Add Signature.
- Draw your signature with your finger or use a previously saved one.
- Drag it onto the signature line, scale the box, and tap **Done** to save.
How to Sign a Document Online Free on Android & iOS (Using MyDigitSign)
If you don't want to use standard Markup tools, or if you are using an Android phone (which doesn't have a built-in global Markup editor), using a secure client-side browser signer is the easiest way to sign. Our tool is optimized to work on mobile screens, allowing you to draw signature online or type it from your browser:
- Open your mobile web browser and go to mydigitsign.com.
- Adopt a Signature: Switch to the Draw tab and sign with your finger on the screen, or use the Type tab to type your name in cursive script.
- Upload the File: Tap the uploader to browse your device files and select the PDF or image document.
- Place and Resize: Drag the signature overlay to the correct field, and scale it.
- Download: Click Download to save the signed PDF directly to your device storage. Since it runs client-side, your document is kept completely secure and private.
Is it Free and Secure to Sign on Mobile?
Yes. By using MyDigitSign, you can sign a document online for free without needing to install heavy apps from the App Store or Google Play Store. Furthermore, because no data is sent to backend servers, you can safely sign business contracts and private agreements on the go.