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How to Easily Edit Signatures in PDFs: A Complete Guide with UPDF

The ability to edit signatures in PDF documents is crucial for maintaining professionalism and ensuring accurate information. Mistakes happen, and having a reliable method to modify or update a signature can save time and prevent unnecessary hassles. UPDF offers a seamless solution for effortlessly editing signatures in your PDF files, providing user-friendly features and robust functionality. This easy to use guide will walk you through the process step-by-step, empowering you to handle PDF signatures with confidence and ease. Read on to discover how UPDF can simplify your document management tasks.

Part 1. How Do I Edit My Signature in PDF?

Editing signatures in a PDF document is a crucial task, especially when you need to make updates or corrections. UPDF, a powerful and intuitive PDF editor, simplifies this process, allowing users to edit, replace, or delete signatures effortlessly. With its user-friendly interface, UPDF ensures that even those with minimal technical expertise can manage their digital signatures with ease. The platform supports various signature formats, including handwritten signatures, typed text, and even image-based signatures. Download UPDF today and experience seamless signature management at your fingertips!

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Here's a detailed guide to help you through the process:

Step 1. Start by launching UPDF on your device. Click on the "Open File" button on the main interface and select the PDF document that contains the signature you want to edit.

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Step 2. Select the Edit PDF mode from the left toolbar, locate the signature you wish to edit. Click on the signature to select it.

Select the Edit PDF mode from the left toolbar

Step 3. If you want to delete the signature, simply right-click on it and choose Delete.

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Step 4. Besides signature deletion, UPDF also offers multiple methods for creating or adding new signature.

  • Draw: Use your mouse, trackpad, or touchscreen to draw a new signature directly onto the document.
  • Type: Enter your name or any text as a signature. You can choose from different fonts to best match your style.
  • Image: This method is especially useful if you already have a scanned or photographed version of your handwritten signature. Click on the "Image" option and upload the image file from your device.
three opyions to create a signature

Step 5. After selecting or creating your signature, you can customize its appearance to better fit the document including color, size, and thickness.

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Step 6. One of the standout features of UPDF is the ability to save your signature to the cloud. By doing this, your signature becomes available across all platforms where UPDF is installed, including Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. To save the signature to the cloud, look for the "Save to Cloud" option after you've customized your signature. This will make sure that you can easily access and insert your signature in future documents, regardless of the device you're using.

Step 7. Once you've customized your signature, click "Create" or "Apply" to finalize it.

Step 8. After you've positioned and finalized your signature, click on the "File" menu and select "Save" to preserve your changes.

Step 9. You can share the document via email, generate a secure link, or print it.

For those who need more guidance, check out the following video. By following these steps, you can efficiently edit your signature in any PDF document using UPDF.

Part 2. Why Should You Choose UPDF for Editing Signatures in PDFs?

Now that you know how to edit signatures using UPDF, you might wonder why UPDF is the ideal choice for managing your PDF signatures compared to other tools like Adobe Acrobat. To help you make an informed decision, let's take a closer look at how UPDF stacks up against Adobe Acrobat in terms of signature-related features and other aspects.

Feature UPDFAdobe Acrobat
Signature Types SupportedType, Draw, ImageType, Draw, Image
Create Signatures for Future UseUpt to 4Up to 2
Save to Cloud and Re-use
Change Opacity
Change Signature Color
Price$39.99 per year$240 per year

Also Read: UPDF vs. Adobe Acrobat

As you can see, UPDF offers more flexibility in signature creation and management, with additional features like saving signatures to the cloud and using them across different platforms. Plus, UPDF's pricing is much more competitive, offering a yearly subscription that costs less than two months of Adobe Acrobat.

In addition to its superior signature-related features, UPDF also boasts a range of other functionalities, including advanced editing tools, form creation, annotation features, and more—all designed to make your PDF management experience seamless and efficient.

Ready to elevate your PDF editing game? Choose UPDF and experience a powerful, affordable, and user-friendly tool that meets all your PDF needs. Download UPDF today and see the difference for yourself!

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Part 3. Bonus Tip: How to Edit a Signature in PDF that is Non-editable After Signing and Saving It?

Imagine you've completed filling out a PDF form, signed it, and saved the document, only to later discover a typo in your signature. Now you need to edit the signature, but the form fields have become non-editable.

If you find yourself in this situation, there's no need to panic. When a form is filled and saved, the form fields, including the signature fields, typically become locked to prevent any further modifications. However, UPDF provides a solution to this issue by allowing you to unlock these form fields, remove the existing signature, and insert a new one. Here's how you can do it:

Step 1. Open the PDF in UPDF: Start by launching UPDF and opening the PDF document that contains the locked signature.

Step 2. Unlock the Signature Field: Navigate to the left sidebar and click on the "Prepare Form" icon. Locate the signature you wish to edit and double-click on it to open the properties panel. In the properties panel, uncheck the "Locked" and "Read Only" options to unlock the signature field.

click on the "Prepare Form" icon and locate the signature

Step 3. Remove and Replace the Signature: Once the field is unlocked, remove the existing signature. To insert a new signature, click on the "Pencil" icon, then select the "Signature" icon, and choose "Create Signature" to add your updated signature.

By following these steps, you can easily unlock form fields and edit a signature in a PDF that was previously non-editable.

Part 4. FAQs About Editing Signatures in PDFs

Q1. How do I redact a signature in PDF?

To redact PDF's signature using UPDF, open the document and navigate to the "Redact" tool. Select the signature area and apply the redaction. This will permanently remove the visible signature from the document, ensuring that it cannot be seen or recovered.

Q2. How do I make a PDF editable after digital signature?

You can and cannot edit a digitally signed PDF. If the PDF is signed via digital ID or certificate, it is locked to avoid changes in the document. However, if you are the only signer, you can remove the signature and edit the PDF.

Q3. How do I edit a DocuSign PDF after signing?

Once a PDF is signed using DocuSign, it is usually locked to prevent further edits. To make changes, you must either use a new version of the document or remove the signature if allowed. UPDF can help unlock form fields or redact elements for further editing.

Conclusion

Editing signatures in PDFs doesn't have to be a daunting task. With UPDF, you can easily unlock fields, update signatures, and make necessary changes without hassle. This powerful tool not only simplifies the process but also offers a range of features that set it apart from other PDF editors. If you're looking for an efficient, cost-effective way to manage your PDF documents, UPDF is the solution you need. Try it today and experience seamless PDF editing like never before.

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