Signature Generator
Type your name or draw it. Download a transparent PNG signature for PDFs, Word, Google Docs and email — free, no sign-up.
- 01Mrs Saint DelafieldRefined, loose loops
- 02Herr Von MuellerhoffFast executive scrawl
- 03Monsieur La DoulaiseFormal flourish
- 04Mr DafoeConfident marker
- 05AlluraElegant and legible
- 06Great VibesClassic calligraphy
- 07Pinyon ScriptCopperplate
- 08SacramentoThin monoline
- 09SatisfyCasual pen
- 10YellowtailBold brush pen
- 11Homemade AppleNatural ballpoint
- 12Cedarville CursiveEveryday handwriting
- 13Dawning of a New DayQuick and light
- 14ZeyadaRushed signature
- 15Beth EllenPersonal letter
- 16WindSongAiry and wide
- 17Lovers QuarrelOrnate, compact
- 18Rouge ScriptRibbon script
- 19EphesisSoft and slanted
- 20Kaushan ScriptBrushed strokes
Your typed name and signature drawing stay in your browser. PNG downloads have a transparent background.
How to create a signature online
- Step 01
Type or draw
Type your name to see it in 20 signature styles, or switch to Draw and sign with a mouse, finger or stylus.
- Step 02
Adjust the ink
Pick black or blue ink, set the size and slant. Undo or clear a drawn signature until it looks right.
- Step 03
Download the PNG
Save a transparent PNG, trimmed to the signature, or copy the image straight into your document.
How to add your signature to a document
The PNG works anywhere you can insert an image. These are the quickest routes in the apps people use most.
Add a signature to a PDF
Open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader and choose Fill & Sign → Sign → Add signature → Image, then select your PNG. Mac Preview doesn't import signature image files; its Markup → Sign tool captures a signature from the trackpad, camera or iPhone instead.
Add a signature in Word
Click where the signature goes, then Insert → Pictures → This Device and choose the PNG. Set Wrap Text to In Front of Text so you can drag it onto the signature line.
Add a signature in Google Docs
Use Insert → Image → Upload from computer. Because the PNG is transparent, it sits cleanly over a line or table cell. Resize from a corner handle to keep the proportions.
Add a signature image to Gmail
In Gmail, open Settings → See all settings and find the Signature section. Click the Insert image icon in the signature editor, add your PNG by uploading it, choosing it from Google Drive or pasting a web address, then click Save Changes. The image counts toward Gmail's signature size limit, so keep it small.
Signature ideas for your name
Start with your first initial
Most signatures keep the first letter large and readable, then let the rest of the name flow. Try typing your initial plus last name, such as “A. Morgan”.
Pick legible or fast — not both
Formal documents favour a readable style like Allura or Great Vibes. A quick scrawl like Herr Von Muellerhoff looks natural but is harder to read.
Use a slight forward slant
A slant of 5–10° reads as confident and natural. Keep the same slant every time you sign.
Practise the one you choose
A signature works best when you can reproduce it by hand. Download a style you like and copy it on paper a few times.
The 20 signature styles
- Mrs Saint Delafield — refined, loose loops
- Herr Von Muellerhoff — fast executive scrawl
- Monsieur La Doulaise — formal flourish
- Mr Dafoe — confident marker
- Allura — elegant and legible
- Great Vibes — classic calligraphy
- Pinyon Script — copperplate
- Sacramento — thin monoline
- Satisfy — casual pen
- Yellowtail — bold brush pen
- Homemade Apple — natural ballpoint
- Cedarville Cursive — everyday handwriting
- Dawning of a New Day — quick and light
- Zeyada — rushed signature
- Beth Ellen — personal letter
- WindSong — airy and wide
- Lovers Quarrel — ornate, compact
- Rouge Script — ribbon script
- Ephesis — soft and slanted
- Kaushan Script — brushed strokes
Signature generator FAQ
Is this signature generator free? +
Yes. Typing, drawing, and downloading PNG signatures are free, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Does the PNG have a transparent background? +
Yes. Every download is a transparent PNG trimmed to the signature, so it sits cleanly on a document, form or signature line.
Can I use this signature to sign documents legally? +
A signature image may be used as part of an electronic signing process. Whether it is legally effective depends on applicable law, intent, consent, and document requirements. This tool does not verify identity or provide an audit trail.
Do you store my signature? +
No. Your typed name and signature drawing stay in your browser; the images are created on your device and nothing is uploaded.
Which looks more real, typed or drawn? +
A drawn signature is your own handwriting, so it looks most authentic. Typed styles are neater and consistent; handwriting-style fonts such as Homemade Apple or Cedarville Cursive look closest to a pen.
Are the signature fonts free for commercial use? +
All 20 styles are Google Fonts under the SIL Open Font License, so you can use the PNGs in personal and commercial documents.