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eSign eliminates the need for printing, mailing, and scanning contracts to finalize them, speeding up the process of contract signing. Future-proof your business with electronic signatures. For Simple Electronic Signatures (SES), you don't need an account and can get started right away, free of charge.Need eSign for your team? Contact us.

  • Sign PDFs—securely & legally binding
  • Keep track of unsigned contracts
  • Get signatures from clients faster & easier

Our PDF Tools Are Trusted by Over 6,000 Businesses Worldwide

Quicker Signatures, Better Business

The real work can only start once you've got that signature, so the sooner, the better. With eSign, you can significantly streamline the process of signing documents and getting signatures from others. A built-in tracking features helps you keep on overview of the progress and focus on what's important: building your empire. Start with eSign today to digitize your contract signing.

Collaborate With Clients

eSign simplifies contract signing for you and your clients. You can request PDF signatures from up to 100 people at a time, with clear instructions on where to sign your contract. No more mistakes, no more smudges. Enhance collaboration and speed up contract turnaround time with the simplest tool for electronic signatures around.

Safeguard Your Business With eSign

As electronic signatures are binding, security takes the highest priority when it comes to digital contracts. Smallpdf eSign complies with ISO/IEC 27001 and legal eIDAS standards for electronic signatures, so you’re in safe hands. Our advanced, digital signatures can be authenticated using all common PDF Readers to ensure the file hasn't been tampered with after signing.

Keep Track of Unsigned Contracts

eSign comes with an integration tracking functionality, providing you with an overview of the document's timeline. This helps you keep track of individual missing signatures, enabling you to act in a timely manner to nudge clients before deadlines are reached. eSign makes electronic signatures easy and takes the edge off in the contract signing process.

Collect Online PDF Signatures in 24 Hours

  • 3 Weeks by Post

    Printing out contracts, trips to the post office, and paying for postage stamps? No, thanks!

  • 1 Week by Email

    Your client prints, signs, scans, and converts before sending the contract. Quicker than post, but not much simpler!

  • ± 24 Hours With eSign

    Your client completes contracts online—no printing, no scanning, no fuss. Digitally timestamped and ready to go!

Secure E-signing—Guaranteed

  • ISO/IEC 27001 Certified

    We are audited annually on information security management, ensuring your documents and data are safe in our hands.

  • GDPR Compliant

    We’re committed to being responsible and transparent about how we collect, process, and store your personal data.

  • eIDAS Compliant

    We guarantee that digital signatures and identification across all EU member states are standardized and secure with us.

  • TLS Encryption

    State-of-the-art encryption technology for processing documents with an extra layer of security.

  • LTV Timestamping

    An added level of authentication for digital signatures to ensure they cannot be forged or tampered with.

  • HTTPS Protection

    Our site is protected with HTTPS (or Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) for secure network communication.

  • Digital Signing

    We offer digital signing, an advanced type of electronic signature with added features for authentication and increased security.

  • Activity Timeline & Tracking

    Keep tabs on where your document is in the signing process. You’ll know who signed and when, and who still needs to sign.

  • Secure Document Storage

    Secure and convenient document storage right next to your favorite PDF tools. Disable this feature anytime.

Plans & Pricing

20+ PDF tools at your fingertips with plans and pricing to suit your budget. Get a Team plan, go Pro, or try 7 days free. No strings attached—cancel anytime.

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How to Sign a PDF Document Online:

  1. Upload your PDF to Smallpdf eSign
  2. Create a new e-signature to place on your document
  3. Add text and a date if needed
  4. Click “Finish & Sign,” then download or share your signed document

Questions About eSign?

Got any questions for us about eSign and how it works? We’ve covered a few of our most frequently asked questions about the tool right here. But if you can’t find what you’re looking for, just get in touch and we’ll help you out.

  • Is it safe to use Smallpdf eSign?

    Totally! Smallpdf and its tools are ISO/IEC 27001 certified as well as compliant with GDPR and eIDAS. Our document processing comes with advanced TLS encryption, so all your file transfers are secure. You also get free document storage when you create an account.


  • Are digital signatures legal in my country?

    Signatures created with eSign carry an LTV (Long-Term Validation) timestamp to verify signatures and signees. Digital signatures are generally legally binding, but it’s always a good idea to check in with your local laws when it comes to signature legality, or ask the advice of a legal professional.


  • Can I try eSign out first before I subscribe?

    Of course! You’ll usually be able to create two free signatures per day, but you can also try out eSign totally unrestricted with a 7-day free trial. If you love it, you can sign up for an account to get unlimited access to eSign and 20 other PDF tools that’ll change the way you get work done.


E-Signing—Made Simple

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