Is a PDFWix signature legally binding?

PDFWix produces a simple electronic signature, which meets the requirements of the U.S. ESIGN Act and eIDAS basic-signature level — sufficient for the vast majority of contracts. For advanced or qualified signatures (certain regulated documents in the EU), use a dedicated qualified trust service provider.

Can I sign on a Windows tablet or 2-in-1 with a stylus?

Yes. Open pdfwix.com/sign-pdf in Edge or Chrome, choose Draw, and use your stylus directly on the screen. Works on Surface, Lenovo Yoga, and any Windows touch device.

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How to Sign a PDF on Windows

A simple step-by-step guide to sign a pdf on Windows using PDFWix's free online tools.

How to Sign a PDF on Windows

Sign contracts and forms on Windows 10 and 11 without Adobe Acrobat. Draw or upload signatures securely in your browser. 100% free, private, and instant.

Tip: re-use the same signature

PDFWix Sign lets you save a drawn or typed signature in your browser's local storage so you can re-use it across signing sessions without redrawing every time. The saved signature never leaves your device. For multi-page documents that need a signature on every page (NDAs, employment contracts), draw once and click each page to drop a copy where you want it.

How it works

Open PDFWix Sign PDF — Open Edge or Chrome and go to pdfwix.com/sign-pdf.
Add the PDF — Drag your PDF from File Explorer onto the dropzone or click Select file.
Create your signature — Choose Type, Draw, or Upload an image, then save the signature.
Place the signature — Click on the page, drag to position, and resize to fit the signature line.
Download the signed PDF — Click Sign & Download — the signed file saves to your Downloads folder, signature flattened into the page.

Frequently asked questions

How do I sign a PDF on Windows 11 for free without Adobe?

Open Edge or Chrome and go to pdfwix.com/sign-pdf. Drag the PDF in, draw or type your signature, place it, and click Sign & Download. No install, no account, no watermark. Works the same on Windows 10.

Does Microsoft Edge let me sign a PDF?

Not really. Edge's Draw tool adds annotations on top of the page, but they're not flattened signatures — some readers strip them on save. For a real signature use Adobe Acrobat Reader (free) or Sign PDF.

Is Adobe Acrobat Reader free for signing PDFs on Windows?

Yes. Reader's Fill & Sign feature is free and works for typed, drawn, or image signatures. You'll need a free Adobe ID after a few uses, and Reader will push Acrobat Pro upgrades — you don't need Pro just to sign.