Your files never leave your device
PDFArena is 100% client-side. Every PDF you open, every signature you draw, every download — all processed locally in your browser using pdf-lib. No server ever sees your documents.
Free · Private · No account needed
Every other PDF signing tool sends your files to a server — and charges you for the privilege. PDFArena runs entirely in your browser. Your documents never leave your device.
Features
Designed for anyone who just needs to sign a PDF quickly — no bloat, no friction, no privacy trade-offs.
PDFArena is 100% client-side. Every PDF you open, every signature you draw, every download — all processed locally in your browser using pdf-lib. No server ever sees your documents.
Use a mouse, trackpad, or touchscreen to draw a natural handwritten signature — just like pen on paper.
Type names, dates, or any information directly onto the PDF. Drag to position and style however you need.
Navigate through multi-page PDFs and sign or annotate any page. Each page's overlays are tracked independently.
Download your signed PDF in one click. Signatures and annotations are permanently embedded — no special viewer needed.
No free tier with a paywall. No "premium" features. No account required to download. Just open, sign, save.
How it works
No learning curve. No account setup. Just open the app and done in under a minute.
Drop your PDF file into PDFArena or click to browse. The file is loaded entirely in your browser — nothing is transmitted anywhere.
Draw your signature with a mouse or finger, or upload an image of your signature. Drag it into position on the page.
Click download and your signed PDF is saved to your device. The signature is embedded permanently — ready to send.
No account. No upload. No cost. Open the app and sign in seconds.