Signing physical documents can quickly become a tedious task: printing, signing, scanning... Not to mention the paperwork that accumulates. But finding reliable online signing software can also be a real challenge. Rest assured, simple and secure solutions do exist. PDFSmart is just one of them. Find out how to sign a PDF step by step with PDFSmart!
What are the advantages of electronic signatures?
An estimated 6.3 million employment contracts will be signed in the private sector by 2023. If you add to that public sector contracts and all other types of contract, that's a lot of signed documents. Digitising this task not only streamlines exchanges, but also ensures that documents are clearly traceable.
There are many benefits for businesses. Firstly, they save time and money. There's no longer any need to print and sign documents in person or send them by post. Everything can be done online in just a few clicks.
Then, there's an environmental benefit. Less paper means better protection for the planet. A significant advantage at a time when corporate social responsibility (CSR) is at the heart of discussions.
And all in full compliance with the law. Recognised by international regulations such as the eIDAS regulation, an electronic signature has the same evidential value as a handwritten signature. It is therefore legally admissible.
Why choose PDFSmart to sign a PDF?
PDFSmart stands out for its accessibility and ease of use. Accessible online, from any device or web browser, our software lets you sign your documents quickly, wherever you are.
PDFSmart also ensures that your signatures comply with the main international standards. Your documents are signed securely and can be read by third parties. And your data is protected by encryption of documents, signature images and any other sensitive information.
Steps to sign a PDF with PDFSmart
Step 1: Access the signing tool
To get started, go to the PDFSmart software. The online signing tool is easily accessible from the home page. But you can also access it from the main menu by clicking on the ‘Manage’ tab, then ‘Sign a PDF’.
Step 2: Import the PDF to be signed
Once on the interface, import the PDF file by clicking on ‘Import the PDF to be converted’. You can also drag and drop your digital document into the window or import it from online sources such as Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.
Step 3: Start the signing process
There are several options for signing your PDF:
- Draw your signature using your mouse, touchpad or touchscreen
- Enter your name on the keyboard and choose a font to suit your needs
- Import an image of your paper signature
Once the digital signature has been created, you can define its position on the document and customise it (colour, size, etc.). You can also include additional elements such as a date, a tick box or personalised text (e.g. ‘Read and approved’, ‘For all legal purposes’, etc.).
Step 4: Download the signed document
Once you have signed the PDF, download it to your device. You can also share it and invite up to 100 signatories, while defining the areas in which they will sign.
Enjoy the 7-day trial period to test the tool without any restrictions! PDFSmart eliminates the need to print, manually sign and scan your documents. The whole signing process is now done online.
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To conclude
Signing digitally with PDFSmart means opting for a fast, simple and secure solution that is perfectly suited to the needs of professionals. Whether you want to speed up your transactions, guarantee the legal compliance of your documents or simplify the signing process, PDFSmart is with you every step of the way.
But PDFSmart goes even further! In addition to electronic signature, the platform offers other PDF document management functions, such as editing, conversion and much more.