Can I Create and Add a Signature with Adobe CreatePDF?
Question details
The user wants to know if it is possible to create and insert a handwritten signature directly using the Adobe CreatePDF service.
- Product
- Adobe CreatePDF
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Signing a document immediately after converting it to PDF using an online conversion service.
- Observed behavior
- Adobe CreatePDF is strictly a conversion tool and lacks built-in signature creation features, meaning a secondary application is required to sign the output PDF.
Ensure your document has been successfully converted to PDF format and downloaded to your local drive before attempting to add a signature.
Use Adobe Acrobat Reader to Add a Signature
Since Adobe CreatePDF only converts files, you must use Adobe Acrobat Reader's Fill & Sign tool to add your handwritten signature.
CreatePDF lets you convert almost any file type to PDF. Once you have your document in PDF format, you need a dedicated PDF viewer to apply a signature.
Use the Adobe CreatePDF service to convert your original file to PDF, then download the resulting file to your computer.
Open the newly converted PDF document using the free Adobe Acrobat Reader or the full version of Adobe Acrobat.
Navigate to the right-hand tool pane and click on the 'Fill & Sign' option.
Click 'Sign yourself' at the top of the document. You can then choose to type, draw, or insert an image of your handwritten signature.
Click anywhere on the document to place the signature. Resize it if necessary, then go to 'File' > 'Save' to save a copy of the signed document.
Convert and Sign Your PDFs in One Place with WPS Office
Instead of switching between online converters and desktop readers, you can convert files to PDF and add electronic or handwritten signatures seamlessly within WPS Office.
- 1. Open your file in WPS Office: Launch WPS Office and open your PDF. If you are starting with a Word or Excel document, you can convert it first by clicking 'Export to PDF'.
- 2. Access the Signature tool: Navigate to the 'Insert' tab in the top menu and click on the 'Sign' or 'PDF Signature' button.
- 3. Create your signature: Click 'Create Signature'. A window will appear allowing you to draw your signature with your mouse, type it, or import a scanned image.
- 4. Apply and save: Click 'OK', then click on the page where you want the signature to appear. Save your signed PDF document.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Adobe CreatePDF for free?
Adobe CreatePDF was historically offered as an online service. Currently, Adobe provides limited free online PDF conversions, but unrestricted access to advanced PDF tools and unlimited conversions requires a paid Acrobat Pro subscription.
Is an electronic signature added to a PDF legally binding?
In most countries and for the majority of business or personal transactions, electronic signatures added via reputable tools like Adobe Acrobat or WPS Office are legally binding.
How can I remove a signature from a PDF?
If you just added the signature and haven't saved the document, you can usually click on the signature and press the Delete key. Once the file is saved and the signature is flattened or locked, it cannot be easily removed without advanced PDF editing software.
Can I add a signature to a PDF on my mobile phone?
Yes, both the Adobe Acrobat Reader app and the WPS Office mobile app allow you to draw and insert a signature directly onto a PDF from your iOS or Android smartphone.
