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Signature generator

Type your name in a handwriting style or draw your signature, then download it as a transparent PNG or a sharp SVG for emails and documents.

A picture, not a legal e-signature. This tool makes an image of a signature for emails and documents. It does not check who you are or keep a record of who signed what, which is what e-signature services add. Whether a pasted signature picture is accepted depends on the document and on the people you send it to.

Style

How to use it

  1. Type it: enter your name, pick a handwriting style and an ink colour. Or draw it in the box with a mouse, finger or stylus.
  2. Download a PNG with a transparent background, so it sits cleanly on white or coloured paper, or an SVG, which stays sharp at any size.
  3. Insert the image where you need it: an email signature, a letter, or a PDF using your PDF editor's "add image" or "add signature" tool.

Everything happens in your browser. Your name and your drawing are not uploaded, and nothing is saved when you close the page.

Is a signature image legally binding?

This tool is not an e-signature service. An e-signature service usually confirms who is signing (for example through an email link or an ID check), records when and where each person signed, and seals the document so later changes show. A picture of a signature does none of that, so anyone who has the file can paste it. Some people accept a pasted signature for everyday paperwork; for contracts, leases, loans or official forms, use the signing method the other party or the authority asks for. If you are not sure what a document needs, ask them or a lawyer.

Worked example

Type "Alex Morgan" in the Alex Brush style, dark blue, medium size. The tool draws it at twice the screen size, so a PNG is crisp when printed or zoomed, and cuts the image to the ink with a small margin. The PNG's background is transparent: only the letters have colour. The SVG version contains the text and the Alex Brush font file, so it looks the same on a computer that does not have the font. A drawn signature's SVG contains the pen strokes as smooth curves instead.

Tips for a better signature image

  • Drawing: sign larger than you would on paper, then use it smaller. A stylus or finger on a phone or tablet usually looks more natural than a mouse.
  • Email signatures: most email apps let you add an image in their signature settings. Use the PNG, and keep the width modest (around 200 to 300 pixels on screen).
  • Dark backgrounds: black ink will disappear on a dark background. Pick another ink colour or put the image on a light area.
  • Keep the file private. Treat the image like your handwriting on paper: don't post it publicly.

Fonts

The handwriting styles are Alex Brush, Allura, Dancing Script, Sacramento and Mr Dafoe, from the Google Fonts collection, served from this site and used under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. See the font licences and copyright notices. The licence allows the signature images you make with them to be used anywhere.

FAQ

Can I use this signature to sign a contract?

It is only a picture of a signature, not a legal e-signature. It does not prove who added it to a document. For contracts, use whatever signing method the other party or the authority asks for.

How do I add the signature to a PDF?

Download the PNG, then open the PDF in a PDF editor or viewer that can add images or signatures, and place the PNG where you sign. Its transparent background means the line or text underneath stays visible.

Why is the background transparent?

So the signature looks like ink on the page instead of a white box. If you need a white background, place the PNG on a white area or paste it into a document first.

PNG or SVG?

PNG works almost everywhere, including email apps and word processors. SVG stays sharp at any size and suits design tools and websites; some email apps do not show SVG.

Is my signature saved or uploaded?

No. The image is made in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, and nothing is saved after you close or reload the page.

Can I use the fonts commercially?

The fonts are under the SIL Open Font License, which places no limits on documents and images made with them. The font files themselves may only be passed on under that same licence.