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How to resize a signature in a PDF on iPhone

Move and pinch a handwritten signature until it fits the signature line without covering nearby text.

Quick answer

Select the signature placement, drag it to the correct line, and pinch with two fingers to make it larger or smaller. Check the result at normal page zoom before export.

PDF SIGN & SCANHandwritten signature being resized and positioned on a PDF page

Step by step

  1. 01

    Choose the right signature

    Tap Sign and pick the saved signature you intend to use. Start with the correct saved version rather than stretching a very small image.

    Choose the right signature. Handwritten signature being resized and positioned on a PDF page
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  2. 02

    Drag it onto the line

    Move the signature by dragging it. Keep the baseline close to the printed signature line without covering labels or dates.

    Drag it onto the line. Handwritten signature being resized and positioned on a PDF page
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  3. 03

    Pinch to resize

    Use two fingers to reduce or enlarge the placement. Resize down from a clear source instead of enlarging a low-quality capture.

    Pinch to resize. Handwritten signature being resized and positioned on a PDF page
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  4. 04

    Review at page scale

    Zoom back out, inspect the whole page, and export only when the signature looks proportionate to the surrounding text.

    Review at page scale. Handwritten signature being resized and positioned on a PDF page
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A natural-looking size

  • Match the height of nearby handwriting or the signature box.
  • Leave a little breathing room around descenders and flourishes.
  • Adjust copied placements separately when page layouts differ.

Questions

Can I move a signature after adding it?

Yes. Select the placement and drag it before exporting the signed PDF.

Why does the signature look blurry when enlarged?

The source capture may be too small or soft. Re-scan it clearly and resize down rather than up.