{"id":19315,"date":"2010-07-13T17:22:49","date_gmt":"2010-07-13T15:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/blog-xnoccio\/?p=19315"},"modified":"2026-01-22T10:55:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T10:55:30","slug":"how-to-sign-a-pdf-on-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/en\/how-to-sign-a-pdf-on-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to sign a PDF on iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Are you wondering how to <strong>sign a PDF on iPhone<\/strong>? Many times you&#8217;re forced to\u00a0physically print\u00a0out the file,\u00a0sign\u00a0it with a\u00a0pen and\u00a0scan\u00a0it\u00a0back\u00a0onto your computer again. Its a waste of time, paper and money.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to worry about printing, scanning, or even downloading a third-pary app. <strong>iPhones allow users to eSign documents on-the-go<\/strong> from anywhere.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to sign a PDF on iPhone and why Viafirma solutions can help <strong>automate your agreement process<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to sign a PDF with Adobe Fill &amp; Sign<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Adobe Fill &amp; Sign app<\/strong> lets you <strong>sign PDF documents<\/strong> but offers very <strong>low levels of security<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Follow the steps from below:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Open the PDF document in Adobe Fill &amp; Sign<\/li>\r\n<li>Tap the\u00a0<strong>Signature\u00a0<\/strong>button from the toolbar at the bottom to create your signature. Use your finger to sign in the signature field. Move and place the signature field.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19321\" title=\"First step to sign a PDF on iPhone - Create a signature\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Sign-from-iPhone-576x1024.png\" alt=\"First step to sign a PDF on iPhone\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>A panel will then appear to <strong>draw your signature<\/strong>. <strong>Select the Save to device checkbox<\/strong> so you can reuse it later.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19323\" title=\"Last step to sign a PDF on iPhone - Draw your signature\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Signature-panel-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Last step to sign a PDF on iPhone\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using built-in software<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>iOS and iPadOS come with a built-in Markup feature that is available across the operating system:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Open the document you wish to sign in the Files App<\/li>\r\n<li>Select the <strong>mark-up icon similar to a little pen-tip icon<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li>Once the mark-up menu opens, select the + icon and select\u00a0<strong>Signature<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li>Add or create a new signature and press <strong>done<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19325\" title=\"Steps to sign PDFs on iPhone using built-in software\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Sign-on-iPhone-1024x909.png\" alt=\"Steps to sign PDFs on iPhone using built-in software\" width=\"876\" height=\"777\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If this is the first time you\u2019re using this feature, you\u2019ll be asked to create and save your own signature. Simply draw the signature using your finger; if you have an iPad, you can\u00a0use the Apple Pencil\u00a0as well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"highlight\">Both mechanisms are easy and efficient, but should not be used in any type of agreement as they can be easily be forged without prior consent<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to sign a PDF on iPhone with peace of mind<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Both methods comply with the <strong>requirements of digitized signatures<\/strong>. These are <strong>drawn using your finger or scanned and added as image onto the digital document<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Nonetheless, although they are legally binding they do not collect enough legal evidence to uniquely identify the signatory. Therefore we recommend other ways to eSign documents :<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong><a title=\"Biometric signature\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/en\/biometric-signature\/\">Biometric signature<\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>The best alternative to the digitized type<\/strong>. It is the traditional handwritten signature drawn on tablets, pads or smartphones with a precision stylus capable of collecting a wealth of biometric data. Used for closing operations on-site.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>SMS OTP.<\/strong>\u00a0Short code sent to the signer\u2019s mobile device to be able to eSign wherever. Used for closing operations remotely.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Digital certificates<\/strong>. The user must hold a certificate issued by a Trust Service Provider which certifies the user\u2019s identity.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Cloud signature<\/strong>. Users have access to their certificates anytime they wish to eSign a document.They are stored on a cloud server (HSM)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Approve, sign and send documents for signature with Viafirma<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The current health crisis has undoubtedly boosted the demand for digital solutions for businesses. Scanned signatures or drawn using the mouse or finger cannot be compared to those created using\u00a0<strong>special signature platforms designed for these purposes, such as those offered by Viafirma<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Our tools allow to <strong>close relevant electronic contracts remotely with full guarantees<\/strong> from your cell phone, avoiding unnecessary travel or the need for an electronic certificate.<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"vf_related_posts_wrapper\"><h2 class=\"vf_related_posts_title\">Informaci\u00f3n relacionada<\/h2><div class=\"vf_related_posts\"><article class=\"vc_gitem-post-data-source-post\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/en\/how-to-insert-digital-signature-in-pdf\/\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-post-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Firma-digital-PDF-768x513.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"firma-digital-pdf\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Firma-digital-PDF-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Firma-digital-PDF-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Firma-digital-PDF-1024x684.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Firma-digital-PDF.webp 1050w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div><\/a><div class=\"vc_gitem-post-data\"><h3 class=\"vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/en\/how-to-insert-digital-signature-in-pdf\/\">How to insert digital signature in PDF?<\/a><\/h3><p>Are you wondering how to insert a digital signature in PDF? We present you different alternatives with different degrees of&hellip;<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"vc_gitem-post-data-source-post\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/en\/check-the-signature\/\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-post-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/\u00bfComo-puedo-saber-si-un-documento-esta-firmado-electronicamente-768x512.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"como-puedo-saber-si-un-documento-esta-firmado-electronicamente\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/\u00bfComo-puedo-saber-si-un-documento-esta-firmado-electronicamente-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/\u00bfComo-puedo-saber-si-un-documento-esta-firmado-electronicamente-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/\u00bfComo-puedo-saber-si-un-documento-esta-firmado-electronicamente.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div><\/a><div class=\"vc_gitem-post-data\"><h3 class=\"vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/en\/check-the-signature\/\">How do I know if a document is electronically signed?<\/a><\/h3><p>To find out if a document is electronically signed, just open it in Adobe and examine it - here's how&hellip;<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"vc_gitem-post-data-source-post\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/en\/are-esignatures-legal\/\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-post-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/apple-business-computer-connection-392018-768x512.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"apple-business-computer-connection-392018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/apple-business-computer-connection-392018-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/apple-business-computer-connection-392018-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/apple-business-computer-connection-392018-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/apple-business-computer-connection-392018.webp 1037w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div><\/a><div class=\"vc_gitem-post-data\"><h3 class=\"vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/en\/are-esignatures-legal\/\">Is the electronic signature legal?<\/a><\/h3><p>You may question yourself, ''Are eSignatures legal for any type of contract? '' Agreements can also be reached remotely. Here's&hellip;<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Wonder how to sign a PDF on iPhone? Here's how to do it and why Viafirma's business solutions automate and strengthen the security of these processes...","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":55725,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"default","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"class_list":["post-19315","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-resources-blog-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19315","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19315"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19315\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":97575,"href":"https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19315\/revisions\/97575"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/55725"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19315"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.viafirma.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19315"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}