I have covered each of these in detail. So, choose the one that fits your bill. Let’s get started!
How to sign a document on iPhone and iPadSign a PDF on iPhone using the Files appSign a scanned document on iPhone using the Notes appSign a document with Photos on iPhoneSign and send documents through Apple’s Mail appHow to sign a document on MacAdd a signature to a PDF on Mac PreviewSign documents in the mail on MacHow to create a transparent signature on MacHow to delete saved signature from iPhone, iPad, and Mac
How to sign a document on iPhone and iPad
All thanks to the magic of the Markup tool, you can easily create a handwritten signature and use it to sign PDFs and photos from iPhone and iPad. Depending upon your file’s location or type and ease, choose a suitable method from the following.
I. Sign a PDF on iPhone using the Files app
Note: Once saved, you won’t be able to revert changes. So, if you are unsure, duplicate the file before signing. To add more signatures: Go to the Files app → PDF → Markup icon → + icon → Signature → Add or Remove Signature → + icon → sign → tap Done.
II. Sign a scanned document on iPhone using the Notes app
Unfortunately, you can’t insert a signature into a plain note. The feature is only available if you scan a document via the Notes app or add a photo or PDF into notes. Now, create a signature or select from saved signatures. Tap Done to save the changes.
III. Sign a document with Photos on iPhone
Sometimes you may have to self attest an ID proof and share it across. Or, instead of a PDF, you may get a receipt’s photo for your signature. Alternatively, you can choose to screenshot the document and add the signature using the Photos app. This is the easiest way to sign your documents on iPhone. As shown in previous sections, select a signature → edit it → tap Done → hit Done again to confirm changes. Note: All thanks to the Revert feature, this is the only method where you can undo and remove the signature.
IV. Sign and send documents through Apple’s Mail app
Received a file in your mail that needs a digital signature? Well, you can manage that from Apple’s native Mail app itself. Just tap the file to open/preview it → select the Markup tool → repeat the drill explained in the previous sections. Note: I also tested the Gmail and Spark app for the feature, but it wasn’t available for them.
How to sign a document on Mac
Again the Markup tool comes to the rescue. However, you can’t touch the screen of your Mac, so how will you sign your name or initials on the dotted line? Remarkably, Apple has incorporated three smart ways in the Preview app to help you do so. Let’s check them out.
Add a signature to a PDF on Mac Preview
You’ll have three options here; let’s understand each in detail.
I. Use Trackpad to create a signature
II. Create a signature using Mac’s Camera
III. Use iPhone to create a signature on a Mac
Once you have created and inserted the signature into the file, resize and move it to the desired location → press command + S to save the changes.
Sign documents in the mail on Mac
You can directly sign PDFs and photos attached in a mail. The good thing is that you are not restricted to the native Mail app. Almost all third-party mail apps support the feature.
How to create a transparent signature on Mac
Why would I need a copy of my signature without background? Because you can’t sign word documents or files of other formats with the Markup. Also, you may want to sign your digital artwork, add a personalized signature to mail, or something. This trick can help you do all that and more. Once done, you are free to use this image as you will! Here’s an example.
How to delete saved signature from iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Don’t want to retain the signature for security reasons, or just had too much fun signing, and now you require a clean-up? Whatever the reason, here’s how you can do it.
From iPhone and iPad
From Mac
Huff! Who knew we have so many options of creating an electronic signature and signing documents using your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. All the love to Apple developers for incorporating such a handy gem into the Markup tool. I hope the article was helpful to you. Feel free to shoot out any related queries or questions in the comment section below. I will be happy to help. Check out the below for more hidden hacks:
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