There are many instances in which you might need to sign a PDF document, such as if you are applying for a loan and need to sign the terms and conditions agreement.
Since 2012, the use of e-signature has been increasing year after year. In 2014, there were 210 million transactions signed electronically worldwide, which increased by over 400 million by 2017.
Check out our quick and easy-to-follow guide on how to sign a PDF on an iPhone, so you can sign important documents on the go.
How to Sign a PDF on an iPhone in an Email (iOS 12)
PDF files are very popular with businesses because they are a safer and more secure way to send files. However, they can be a pain to sign if you are on the go and all you have is your iPhone.
But not to worry, Apple has made it easier to sign documents on your iPhone via email. If you have an iPhone or iPad that runs on iOS 12 you can simply do this:
Step 1: Open the email and click on the document that you want to sign.
Step 2: Your document will open in the Mail app and then you need to click on the pen icon, often located in the top corner.
Step 3: Using the pen tool you can either sign it straight away and press done, then send the document. Or you can use the signature tool to sign the document.
To use the signature tool you need to:
Step 1: Click on the plus button and press ‘signature’.
Step 2: Then you need to select the signature that you want to place on the document, or create one by clicking ‘add signature’. Then position your signature into place and press ‘done’ when you are happy with it.
Step 3: Then press send. And relax, that wasn’t so hard now was it?
How to Sign a PDF on an iPhone in an Email (iOS 11, 10, 9)
Similar to the iOS 12, the iOS 11, 10, and 9 all allow you to sign a PDF on an iPhone or to sign documents on an iPad. Here’s how you do it:
Step 1: Open the email with the attached document that you want to sign and click on the document, to view it in Mail.
Step 2: Press the toolbox icon and then click on the signature button in the lower corner of the preview.
Step 3: Use your finger on the screen to sign your name and press done when you are happy with it.
Step 4: Position your signature on the document and press done when you are happy with it. If you need to resize it, you can use the blue buttons to make your signature bigger or smaller.
Step 5: Add the signed document to your email and send it when you are ready.
How to Sign a PDF on Your Mac
These days, everyone has a smartphone, right? In 2018, 44.6% of smartphone users in the US had an iPhone. Signing PDFs on iPhones is an easy thing to do, but if you prefer to sign your documents in the privacy of your own home, on your Mac then we also have the guide for you!
There are two ways you can sign a document on your Mac. The first one is very similar to the above method of signing a PDF on your iPhone.
Sign a PDF Using Your Trackpad
Step 1: Open the PDF document that you want to sign using preview.
Step 2: Click on the Markup icon and then select the signature icon.
Step 3: Next you need to press ‘create signature’. Then carefully use your trackpad to draw your signature.
Step 4: When you are happy with your work of art, click done. To insert the signature into the PDF, you need to click on it. Then you can move it to where it needs to be and resize it if necessary.
Sign a PDF Using Your Camera
The second one is a little techier and requires the use of your camera, to sign a PDF using your camera you need to:
Step 1: Open the PDF document that you need to sign using preview.
Step 2: Click on the Markup icon and then select the signature icon (just like you would do if you were signing it on your trackpad).
Step 3: Press ‘create signature’ then ‘select ‘camera’. Sign your name on a piece of plain paper and hold it up to your camera. Preview will then draw a virtual signature (based on your signature on the paper).
Step 4: Press ‘done’ when you are happy with the signature. Then once again, insert the signature into your PDF document and adjust it as necessary.
Signing Tips and Tricks
Signing PDF documents across all Apple products is very easy to do, as you can see. Check out these useful tips and tricks that might help you make your signature readable:
Tip 1: Use your iPhone or iPad stylus to ensure that when you are signing your signature it is more precise and readable.
Tip 2: Slowly move your finger across your trackpad or touchscreen to draw the best possible signature.
Tip 3: Once you have created a signature in Preview, it should be automatically stored. So in the future when you want to sign a document, you can just add a signature that you have already created. Preview can also store more than one signature too!
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Follow our step-by-step guides on how to sign a PDF on an iPhone and a Mac to save yourself the time and the hassle of having to print out a document and sign it manually.
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