Why do people search for free document signing?
You receive a contract, a lease, or a form by email. It needs your signature. You do not have Adobe Acrobat. You do not want to download an app. You do not want to create an account on DocuSign just to sign one document. You just want to sign it and send it back.
Filero's Sign PDF tool does exactly that. It is free, runs in your browser, and takes about 60 seconds from start to finish. No account, no email address, no credit card, no app download, no watermark on the signed document.
How do you sign a document online for free?
- Open filero.app/tools/sign-pdf in any browser.
- Upload the PDF document you need to sign.
- Click the page where you want to place your signature.
- Choose how to create your signature:
- Draw — use your mouse on desktop or finger on a touchscreen
- Type — enter your name and select a handwriting-style font
- Upload — use a photo or scan of your existing signature
- Drag to position the signature exactly where it needs to go. Resize if needed.
- Click Download to save the signed PDF to your device.
What types of documents can you sign?
Any document in PDF format. The most common uses are:
- Contracts and agreements — freelance contracts, service agreements, NDAs
- Leases and rental agreements — residential and commercial
- Employment documents — offer letters, onboarding forms, tax declarations
- Consent and permission forms — school forms, medical consent, photo release
- Government and legal forms — statutory declarations, witness statements
- Financial documents — loan applications, insurance forms, direct debit authorities
If the document is not already a PDF, convert it first using Word to PDF or Image to PDF, then sign it.
Is a free electronic signature legally valid?
Yes, for the vast majority of everyday documents. Electronic signatures have the same legal standing as handwritten signatures under the Electronic Transactions Act (Australia), the ESIGN Act (US), eIDAS (EU), and similar legislation worldwide. Both parties need to consent to signing electronically, which is implied when someone sends you a document to sign and return digitally.
The main exceptions are documents that specifically require a witnessed handwritten signature by law, such as wills, property deeds, and certain court filings. For everything else — contracts, forms, leases, letters — an electronic signature is completely valid.
How is Filero different from DocuSign or Adobe Sign?
DocuSign and Adobe Sign are designed for businesses that send documents to multiple signers and need tracking, audit trails, and compliance features. They cost $10 to $25 per month.
Filero is designed for the individual who needs to sign a document and send it back. It is free, instant, and requires no setup. If all you need is to put your signature on a PDF, Filero is the fastest way to do it. If you need to collect signatures from multiple people with tracking, use a dedicated e-signature service.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to create an account to sign a document?
No. Filero does not require an account, email address, or any registration. Open the Sign PDF tool in your browser, upload the document, add your signature, and download the signed version. The entire process takes under a minute.
Is a free electronic signature legally valid?
Yes, for the vast majority of everyday documents. Electronic signatures carry the same legal weight as handwritten signatures under electronic transactions legislation in Australia, the US, the UK, the EU, and most other countries. This covers contracts, leases, consent forms, job offers, and general business correspondence. Exceptions include wills, deeds, and certain court documents that require witnessed handwritten signatures.
Can I sign a document on my phone without an app?
Yes. Filero works in any mobile browser including Safari on iPhone and Chrome on Android. Open the Sign PDF page, upload your document, draw your signature with your finger, and download the result. No app download needed.
Is my signed document stored on a server?
No. The signing process runs entirely in your browser. Your document and signature never leave your device. Nothing is uploaded to or stored on any server.
What is the difference between Filero and DocuSign or Adobe Sign?
DocuSign and Adobe Sign are paid services designed for multi-party signing workflows with audit trails and compliance features. Filero is a free tool for adding your own signature to a PDF document. If you just need to sign and return a document, Filero does it instantly without an account. If you need to send a document for multiple people to sign with tracking, you need a dedicated e-signature platform.