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• Method 1 of 2: On a computer
• Method 2 of 2: With a phone or tablet

This Wikihow teaches you how to sign a PDF with your personal signature using Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. Acrobat Reader DC is available for Windows and macOS. You can also use the Adobe Acrobat Reader mobile app on your phone or tablet to add signatures.

To step

Method 1 of 2: On a computer

1. Open Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. Adobe Acrobat Reader DC is identified by a red icon with a white symbol that resembles an "A" drawn with a brush. Click the icon in the Windows Start menu (PC) or the Applications folder (Mac).
   • You can download Adobe Acrobat Reader DC from acrobat.adobe.com
2. click on File. It's in the menu bar in the top left corner of the screen.
3. click on To open. This option is located at the top of the "File" drop-down menu.
4. Select a PDF file and click To open. Use the file browser to browse the files on your computer. Click the PDF file to which you want to add a signature and then click To open.
   • You can also right-click on a PDF file in File Explorer or Finder on the Mac, Open with select and then Acrobat Reader DC as a program. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is your default PDF reader, you can simply double-click a PDF file to open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.
5. Click on the tab Additional. This option is the second tab in the main menu of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC, below the menu bar.
6. click on Complete and sign. It's under a purple icon that resembles a pencil signing.
7. click on Sign. This option is located at the top of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC next to an icon that resembles a fountain pen head. A drop-down menu will appear.
8. click on Add signature . It is the first option in the drop-down menu.
9. click on Typing, To draw, or Image. There are three methods of adding a signature. You can type your name, draw with your mouse or touchscreen, or you can upload an image of your signature. Click the desired option at the top of the window.
10. Add your signature. Add your signature using the following steps, depending on the method you choose:
    • Typing: Just use the keyboard to type your full name.
    • To draw: Draw your signature on the line with your mouse.
    • Image: click on Select image. Then select an image file with your signature and click To open.
11. Click on the blue button To apply. This is located at the bottom of the window.
12. Click where you want to place the signature. This will add your signature to the PDF file.
13. Click and drag your signature to move it. To enlarge your signature, click and drag the blue dot in the lower right corner of your signature.
14. click on File. It's in the menu bar at the top.
15. click on Save. This will save the PDF file with your signature.

Method 2 of 2: With a phone or tablet

1. Open Adobe Acrobat Reader. Adobe Acrobat Reader is identified by a red icon with a white symbol that resembles an "A" drawn with a brush. Tap the icon to open Adobe Acrobat Reader.
   • You can download and install Adobe Acrobat Reader for free in the Google Play Store app on Android, or in the App Store on iPhone and iPad.
   • If you are asked to log in with your Adobe account, enter the email address and password associated with your Adobe account, or tap the Facebook or Google logo to log in with your Facebook or Google account.
2. Tap on Files. It's the second tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Tap a location. To browse files on your device, tap On this device. To browse files in the Document cloud, tap Document cloud. You can also tap Dropbox if you have a Dropbox account.
4. Tap the PDF you want to add a signature to. Use the file browser to browse files on your device and tap the PDF file you want to open and add a signature to.
5. Tap the blue pencil icon. It's in the bottom right corner of the screen.
6. Tap on Complete and sign. It's in the menu that appears when you tap the blue pencil icon.
7. Tap the icon that resembles the head of a fountain pen. On Android devices, this is the last icon at the bottom of the screen. On iPhone and iPad, this is the last icon at the top of the screen.
8. Tap on Create signature . It is the first option in the menu that appears when you tap the icon that resembles the head of a fountain pen.
9. Tap on To draw, Image or Camera. There are three methods of adding a signature in Adobe Acrobat Reader. Select the method you prefer.
10. Make your signature. Use one of the following methods to create your signature:
    • To draw: Just use your finger or stylus to write your signature on the line.
    • Image: Tap an image of your signature. If necessary, drag the blue corners inward so that the blue frame is centered around your signature.
    • Camera: Write your signature on a clean sheet of paper. Take a photo of your signature with your camera. If necessary, tap Crop signature and drag the blue corners in so that the blue box is centered around your signature.
11. Tap on Ready. This option is located in the top right corner of the screen. This will create your signature.
12. Tap where you want to place your signature. You can tap anywhere in the document.
    • To move your signature, tap and drag it where you want it.
    • To enlarge your signature, tap and drag the blue icon with two arrows to the right of your signature.
13. Tap on or Ready. On Android, the check mark is in the top left corner. On the iPhone and iPad, tap Ready in the top left corner. This will add your signature to the document.