Signature Generator
Draw a handwritten signature with your mouse or finger, or type your name in a cursive font — then download it as a transparent PNG for documents, emails, and contracts.
Use your mouse, trackpad, or touchscreen to sign.
About This Tool
The Signature Generator lets you create a personal signature two ways: draw one freehand using your mouse, trackpad, or touchscreen, or type your name and pick from five cursive font styles. Both options export a transparent PNG so the signature drops cleanly onto any document, PDF, or email without a white box around it. Everything runs locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded or stored on a server.
Why Use a Signature Generator?
A digital signature saves the printer-sign-scan routine that still trips people up when finishing contracts, invoices, permission slips, or offer letters. Instead of printing a page just to sign it and scan it back in, you can produce a clean signature image in seconds and paste it directly into a PDF, Word document, or email signature block.
Drawing your signature with a mouse or touchscreen gives the most personal result — it looks like an actual handwritten mark rather than a font. This is the better choice when the signature needs to resemble what you'd write with a pen, such as on a lease, waiver, or client agreement.
Typing your name in a cursive font is faster and produces a consistently clean result every time, which works well for email signatures, newsletter sign-offs, certificates, or any place where legibility matters more than an exact handwriting match. The five font styles range from tidy script to a looser, more casual cursive so you can match the tone of the document.
Exporting as a transparent PNG matters more than it sounds — a signature with a white background leaves an ugly rectangle when placed over colored letterhead, a PDF form field, or a dark email theme. A transparent background means the signature strokes sit directly on whatever is underneath, the same way ink does on paper.
Because the whole tool runs client-side in JavaScript, your name and signature image never leave your device during creation. Nothing is logged, uploaded, or saved once you close the tab, which makes it a reasonable option even for signing documents you'd rather not send through a third-party server.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the downloaded signature legally binding?
An image of a signature can be used as part of an e-signature workflow for many everyday documents, but legal validity depends on your jurisdiction and the type of document. For contracts requiring certified e-signatures (like real estate or notarized documents), use a dedicated e-signature service that provides an audit trail.
Why is the background transparent instead of white?
A transparent PNG lets the signature sit naturally on top of any document background — white paper, colored letterhead, or a PDF form field — without a visible white box around the strokes.
Can I use this on my phone or tablet?
Yes. The drawing canvas uses pointer events, which support mouse, trackpad, touchscreen, and stylus input, so you can sign with your finger on a phone or tablet just as you would with a mouse on desktop.
Is my name or signature stored anywhere?
No. Drawing and rendering happen entirely in your browser using the HTML canvas API. Nothing is sent to a server, and closing or refreshing the page clears everything.
Which mode should I use — Draw or Type?
Use Draw for a signature that resembles real handwriting, ideal for contracts and forms. Use Type when you want a fast, consistently legible result, such as for an email signature or certificate.