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How to Sign a PDF on Windows

Windows doesn't come with a way to add a real signature to a PDF from File Explorer, which is why so many people still print the page, sign it, and scan it back in. Here's how to skip that, right from Chrome or Edge.

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Four steps

Sign a PDF on Windows

  1. 1Open pdkef.com/sign in Chrome or Edge, whichever you already have open.
  2. 2Drag the PDF in from File Explorer, or click "Choose file" and pick it from Downloads or Documents.
  3. 3Draw or type your signature with your mouse or trackpad, and fill in any text fields or checkboxes the form needs.
  4. 4Click Sign and Download. The finished PDF lands in your Downloads folder, ready to attach to an email.
Why bother

Why print and scan when you don't have to

Windows' built-in PDF preview is made for reading a document, not filling one out, so it doesn't offer a real way to add a signature or type into form fields. That's the gap PDkef fills, right in the browser you already have open, with nothing else to install.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to install any software on Windows to sign a PDF?

No. It's a website that runs entirely in the browser tab you already have open, so there's nothing to download or install.

Does this work in both Chrome and Edge?

Yes, and any other modern desktop browser. There is no browser-specific setup needed.

Can I sign with a touchscreen or trackpad instead of a mouse?

Yes. Drawing your signature works the same with a mouse, trackpad, or touchscreen, whichever your Windows laptop has.

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