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How to sign a PDF without printing it

Skip the print-sign-scan loop. Add your saved handwritten signature directly to a PDF and share the signed copy.

Quick answer

Import the PDF on your iPhone, add a saved or newly scanned signature, position it on the page, and export the signed PDF from the share sheet.

Step by step

  1. 01

    Save the attachment or file

    If the PDF arrived by email, use Share to open it in PDF Sign & Scan or save it to Files first.

  2. 02

    Use your real signature

    Choose a saved signature. If you have never saved one, scan your handwriting from a small piece of paper—there is no need to print the PDF itself.

  3. 03

    Check every required page

    Place and resize the signature. Use page thumbnails to check every requested signature area in a multi-page PDF.

  4. 04

    Send the finished PDF

    Export the flattened copy and return it through Mail, Messages, AirDrop, or Files.

PDF SIGN & SCAN

Your real signature, ready when the PDF arrives.

Scan it once. Place it carefully. Send the signed copy from your iPhone.

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One important distinction

  • This workflow adds a visible handwritten electronic signature.
  • If the recipient asks for a certificate, identity verification, or a specific signing platform, follow that requirement instead.
  • Review the exported PDF before sending it.

Questions

Do I need to scan the whole document?

No. If you already have the PDF, import it directly. Document scanning is available only when the source is still on paper.

Can I save the signed PDF back to Files?

Yes. Choose Save to Files from the iOS share sheet after export.