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Certify PDF (digital signature)

Apply a verifiable PKI digital signature (PAdES) to your PDF using your own certificate.

Open Certify PDF (digital signature)

How to use Certify PDF (digital signature)

  1. Upload your fileDrop your PDF onto the Certify PDF (digital signature) tool, or browse to select.
  2. Set your optionsChoose how you want Certify PDF (digital signature) to run — the options that matter, nothing more.
  3. DownloadRun the tool and download your finished file instantly.
Accepts
One PDF plus your own certificate
Gives you
A PAdES-signed PDF that verifies in any reader
Price
Included with Pro

Common questions

Is Certify PDF (digital signature) free?

Certify PDF (digital signature) is a Pro feature ($5/month flat, free trial) — the everyday tools (merge, split, rotate, organize, watermark, page numbers, image to PDF) stay free with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit.

How do I digitally sign pdf?

Open Certify PDF (digital signature), drop your file, set the options, and download the result in a few seconds — processed securely, no queue and no ads.

Are my files safe?

Files are sent over an encrypted connection and deleted automatically after processing. No one else can access them and they are never used for anything but your task.

What makes this different from a drawn signature?

It applies a PAdES digital signature using your certificate, so a reader can verify who signed the document and prove that not a byte has changed since. A drawn signature is a picture on the page; this is cryptographic evidence.

Do I need my own certificate?

Yes — the signature is made with your certificate, which is what ties the document to you. Bring one from your certificate authority or your organisation.

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