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How to Sign a PDF in Google Chrome

Everybody knows that digital certification is incredibly popular nowadays. 

An ideal solution is a simple and free signing tool. And in this case, one of your best solutions is to enrich Chrome with a signature creating extension. 

This will help you to securely create a legally binding signature without using expensive programs or online solutions that require registration. It simplifies the process of document certification since the service is available directly from your browser. 

The installation process takes only a few minutes, and the benefits are very useful.

Install the extension to your browser and certify the file in just a few simple steps:

1. Visit the Chrome Web Store and install the extension.
2. Open the solution and add the document you need to certify.
3. After the file uploads, add a signature to it and submit the changes.
4. Download the document or save it to Google Drive.

Among the wide variety of services used for the certification of documents, Alto Sign is one of the best. It perfectly integrates with your browser, saving you time and money. 

The fact that it is so easy to use accelerates the process of digital certification by several times. All you need is to just add your initials, and the template will have a legally binding signature. It will look as neat as if it were written on paper. 

This is a good and affordable alternative to desktop and online solutions.

How to Sign a PDF on Windows

Windows users can't use the default program for the certification of PDfs because this operating system has a minimal set of default features. 

Still, by using a browser, one can easily find either a free program in the Microsoft Store or process a file with an online-based solution. 

The preferable service is software since it can be downloaded from the trustworthy and secure MS store. You can also be sure that it will work well even offline. 

First, go to the website and select the preferable service and install it to your device.

The certification process will go the following way:

1. Open the program and add the template you want to certify.
2. Create a signature using one of the available creators.
3. Place the certification in the needed area. 
4. Save the certified document in the needed folder. 

By having an installed signature creator, you can save time since the needed solution will always be close at hand. In addition to that, the service is fully free and secure. 

It's possible to select a program that will only work as a signature creator or serve as a polyfunctional solution. 

Some software that is free of charge will often require registration. But to effectively perform with all the needed features, all you need is an internet connection.

How to Add a Signature to PDFs with Mac Preview

Mac Preview is one of the default options that helps you easily open and edit the content of PDF documents. 

And there's now a lifehack available for all Mac users who want to certify documents for free.

Not every Mac user knows that Preview also has a signing feature. It's invisible in the standard menu, but can easily be found by clicking the pen symbol on the upper tools panel. Then the additional submenu containing the signing feature will appear. 

The instructions given below will help you to speed up the process of document certification on Preview:

1. Open the document in the program.
2. Click on the symbol in the upper right-hand corner and the panel for editing tools will open.
3. Select the initials icon and the signature creator will appear.
4. Draw the certification on the touchpad and submit the changes.
5. Place the autograph in the corresponding area of the page.  

The usage of Preview helps you create a certification that will look the same as your initials written on paper. 

It is very secure - no third-party solutions ever open the document. 

The program is also effective regarding its independence from an internet connection. Regardless of whether you have a connection or not, the solution will work uninterruptedly. 

In addition to that, the service saves your previously created signing patterns so you can easily reuse any of them at any time.

How to Sign a PDF in Adobe Reader DC

Adobe Reader DC is a software that can be installed on Windows, Mac computers and mobile devices. Once the user downloads and launches it, the registration procedure takes place. 

The solution will then be available in its trial version, which lasts a week. Afterwards, you need to choose a subscription variant or keep using the free version. If you decide to use the solution for free, remember that some features are available only in the full paid version.

Signing a PDF with Adobe Acrobat DC will require the following steps:

1. Open Acrobat DC and browse for the document that needs a signature. 
2. Select the sign icon located in the upper right-hand section of the toolbar.
3. You will see a pop-up window. Select it and specify the needed cell.
4. Click on the sign icon and select either to add a signature or add initials. 
5. Add initials by drawing, typing or adding a photo of them.

If you've already used Acrobat before, just follow the instructions for adding a signature given above. For first-time installation, use only licensed software available on the official Adobe Website. 

Those who are used to working with PDF documents can regularly synchronize between several devices. It also connects with cloud storage, which helps gives you access to all documents from internet-connected devices. 

Editing is available offline. All changes are saved then saved again to the cloud after an internet-connection appears.