Signature generator

Signature generator is a free tool that lets you create a personalised signature in your browser and download the finished result for use as an electronic signature.

How do I create a signature online?

Create your signature, use the available controls if needed, then download the result when you are satisfied with it. The tool works in your browser and returns a downloadable version of the signature.

1. Create your custom signature.
2. Select Undo if needed.
3. Select Clear if needed.
4. Download the completed signature and save it somewhere you can identify later.

What happens to my signature?

Your signature is created entirely in your browser and is never uploaded to a server. This means the input stays on your device while the tool performs its work.

Browser-based processing reduces the need to send a copy of your signature across the internet. You should still treat the downloaded file as sensitive. Store it in a protected folder, avoid placing it in a publicly shared drive, and check the recipients of any message before attaching a signed document.

Download the result if you intend to keep it.

Practical examples

These examples show possible uses without assuming a particular file format.

• Approving an internal form: create a signature for "A Khan", then download the result for use in the signature area of the form.
• Signing a covering letter: create a full signature, use Undo if needed, then download the result.
• Creating a shorter mark for routine documents: create your usual initials or abbreviated signature, then download the result.

Where can I use a generated signature?

You can use the downloaded signature in documents and forms that accept an inserted electronic mark. Typical situations include adding it to a PDF, placing it in a word-processing document, or completing an internal approval form.

Before inserting the result, check the recipient's requirements for signatures. Some organisations accept a pasted signature, while others require signing through a dedicated service that records identity checks, timestamps or an audit trail. A bank, solicitor, government body or employer may also specify its own process.

A generated signature can be useful for:

• letters prepared in Microsoft Word or LibreOffice Writer;
• PDF forms that permit an electronic mark to be placed in a signature box;
• internal purchase approvals and expense documents;
• draft agreements where the recipient has confirmed that a downloaded signature is acceptable.

Keep the original unsigned document as well as the completed copy. This makes it easier to correct placement or size without repeatedly editing an already signed version.

What are the limitations of an online signature?

A generated signature alone does not verify the signer's identity or create an audit trail. It records the appearance of a mark, but it does not by itself prove who placed that mark in a document, when they did so, or whether the document changed afterwards.

The tool also cannot decide whether a recipient will accept the result. For higher-risk agreements, regulated processes or documents requiring independent verification, use the signing method specified by the organisation handling the document. That may involve a dedicated electronic-signature platform, identity checks, a certificate-based digital signature or a witnessed signature.

Frequently asked questions

Is a generated signature legally valid in the UK?

An electronic mark can be legally relevant in the UK, but validity depends on matters such as intention, consent, the document type and any required formalities. Some documents need witnesses or another prescribed signing process, so a downloaded signature is not suitable in every case. Seek legal advice when the consequences of an invalid signature would be serious.

Can I use the signature in a PDF?

Yes, if your PDF application allows an electronic mark to be inserted into the signature area. Check the completed PDF after saving it because some viewers display edits differently, and flatten or export the document if the recipient's instructions require it.

Can I create a signature in Arabic, Chinese or another script?

Support for particular scripts is not specified.

Should I reuse the same downloaded signature for every document?

Reuse may be convenient, but it increases the effect of the file being copied or accessed without permission. Consider keeping it only for low-risk documents and using a controlled signing service when identity, document integrity or a record of events matters.

Does an electronic signature need to look like my paper signature?

It does not always need to be visually identical, but organisations may compare signatures or expect a consistent mark. Use a version you recognise and can reproduce, and avoid decorative changes that could cause confusion during a later check.

What should I check before sending the signed document?

Confirm that the signature belongs in the selected box, remains legible at the document's normal viewing size, and has not covered names, dates or agreement text. Open the saved file once more before sending it and check that the inserted signature is displayed as intended.