Online Signature Generator – Draw, Type & Download PNG

Create a clean handwritten or typed signature, customize its style and download a transparent PNG ready for PDFs, forms, certificates and documents.

1. Signature method

Switch without losing the other mode

2. Drawing controls

Mouse, finger or stylus

Ink color

Pen width

Stroke smoothing

Eraser size

Use stylus pressure when available

3. PNG output settings

Transparent background is selected by default

Background

Custom background

Outer padding

Export resolution

Trim empty space around the visible signature

Download filename

Live signature preview

Draw inside the area using a mouse, finger or stylus.

Draw modeTransparent PNG

Draw your signature hereUse a mouse, finger or stylus. Switch to Type Signature for a keyboard-friendly option.

Output sizeNot generated

BackgroundTransparent

Drawing actions0

Resolution2×

Create a signature, then choose Generate Signature before downloading.

Use this signature in Sign PDFOpen the PDF signing tool to place, resize and rotate your generated signature on any PDF page.Open Sign PDF

Create a signature image for documents, forms and PDFs

This online signature generator gives you two practical workflows: draw a natural handwritten mark or type a clean signature-style name. The final result can be trimmed, padded and downloaded as a transparent PNG that is easy to place over document backgrounds.

Draw naturally

Use touch, mouse or stylus input with adjustable width, smoothing, pressure response, erasing and stroke-level undo.

Type consistently

Enter a name or initials, compare several signature styles and adjust size, weight, spacing, slant and underline.

Export a clean PNG

Keep transparency, remove excess margins, add controlled padding and create a higher-resolution file for documents or printing.

How to create a signature PNG

The controls follow the same order as the real signature workflow.

Choose Draw or TypeSelect Draw to sign with a mouse, finger or stylus, or choose Type to create a signature from your name.
Create and customize the signatureAdjust ink color, pen width, smoothing, typed style, size, spacing and optional underline settings.
Set the PNG outputKeep a transparent background or choose a solid background, then set trimming, padding and export resolution.
Generate the final signatureChoose Generate Signature to validate the current design and prepare an accurate PNG output.
Download or sign a PDFDownload or copy the PNG, then open Sign PDF in a new tab to place it onto a PDF document.

Drawn signature versus typed signature

Both methods create a reusable signature image, but they solve different practical needs.

Method	Best for	Main controls	Important consideration
Draw	A personal handwritten shape created directly on the device	Pen, eraser, width, smoothing, pressure, undo and redo	A stylus or touch screen may feel more natural than a mouse
Type	Fast, repeatable signatures and initials	Style, size, weight, spacing, slant, underline and color	A blocked font request can temporarily show a fallback style

Why transparent PNG is useful for signatures

A transparent background keeps only the visible signature pixels, so the image can sit cleanly over white paper, colored forms, certificates and PDF pages. Automatic trimming reduces unnecessary blank margins, while padding preserves a controlled edge for easier placement and resizing.

Choose the right resolution

Use 1× for lightweight online forms, 2× for most office documents and 4× when the signature may be enlarged or printed. Higher resolution increases pixel dimensions and file size.

Continue with Sign PDF

After downloading, open CorrectionCopy Sign PDF to upload the PNG, place it on a page and save the signed document.

Privacy, appropriate use and limitations

Your signature is created in the current browser session. This page has no page-specific endpoint for uploading or storing the drawing, typed name or generated PNG. Signature font files are requested separately and the typed name is not included in those font-file requests.

Local session processing

The current drawing, typed text and image output remain in browser memory until reset, navigation or page closure.

Visual signature image

The PNG is a visual mark. It does not verify identity, issue a certificate or automatically establish legal validity for every document.

Use signatures responsibly

Create and place only signatures you are authorized to use. Do not reproduce another person’s signature without clear permission.

Troubleshooting signature creation

The line feels shaky

Increase Stroke smoothing, reduce Pen width slightly, zoom the page if needed, or use a touch screen or stylus. Slow continuous movement usually creates a cleaner stroke than many short marks.

Clipboard copying does not work

Image clipboard access is not available in every browser or context. Generate the signature and use Download PNG, which is the most broadly compatible export method.

The result has too much empty space

Enable Trim empty space and lower Outer padding. Generate the signature again so the final file reflects the changed output settings.

The typed style changed

Typed styles load as page fonts. If a privacy extension, network rule or content policy blocks them, allow the font request and reload the page; the preview will refresh after the selected style becomes available.

Signature Generator frequently asked questions

Answers about drawing, typed signatures, transparent PNG files, mobile use, privacy and PDF signing.

What does this signature generator do?

It lets you draw a handwritten signature or type a name in a signature-style design, customize the appearance, trim empty space and export the result as a PNG image.

Can I draw my signature with a mouse?

Yes. Choose Draw, then use the mouse on the signature area. Rounded strokes and adjustable smoothing help create a cleaner result.

Can I draw with my finger on a phone or tablet?

Yes. The drawing area supports touch input, so you can sign directly with a finger on compatible mobile browsers.

Does the tool support a stylus or digital pen?

Yes. Compatible stylus input is supported, and optional pressure sensitivity can vary stroke thickness when the device reports pressure information.

Can I type my signature instead of drawing it?

Yes. Choose Type, enter your name and select a signature style. You can also adjust size, weight, slant, letter spacing, color and underline.

Why can a typed signature style look different before it finishes loading?

The seven signature-style fonts load when the page opens. A temporary cursive fallback may appear on a slow or restricted connection, then the preview refreshes when the selected font becomes available. The generated PNG preserves the final rendered appearance.

Does the downloaded signature have a transparent background?

Yes by default. Transparent PNG is selected initially, so the signature can be placed over documents, forms, certificates and images without a white box.

Can I add a white or custom background?

Yes. In Output settings, choose white or a custom solid color instead of transparency. The resulting PNG will include that background.

Can I change the signature color?

Yes. Drawn and typed signatures can use black, blue or any custom ink color selected in the controls.

Can I erase part of a drawn signature?

Yes. Select Eraser and draw over unwanted parts. Erasing is stored as an editable action and can be undone.

Can I undo and redo drawing strokes?

Yes. Undo removes the most recent drawing or erasing action, and Redo restores it. Keyboard shortcuts are also supported while working in the signature tool.

What does stroke smoothing do?

Smoothing reduces small pointer movements and creates a steadier line. A lower value follows movement more closely, while a higher value creates a softer path.

What does pressure sensitivity do?

When supported by a stylus, pressure sensitivity changes stroke thickness according to pen pressure. Mouse input normally uses a consistent pressure value.

Can the generator remove blank space around my signature?

Yes. Keep Trim empty space enabled to crop transparent margins around the visible signature while preserving the selected padding.

Can I control padding around the signature?

Yes. Padding adds a clear margin around the trimmed signature, which can make placement and resizing easier in document editors.

What export resolution should I choose?

Standard resolution is suitable for many online forms. High and maximum resolution produce more pixels for large documents, printing or repeated resizing.

Can I copy the signature image instead of downloading it?

On compatible secure browsers, Copy PNG places the generated image on the clipboard. When image copying is unavailable, download the PNG instead.

How do I add the signature to a PDF?

Generate and download the transparent PNG, then open the linked Sign PDF tool. Add the PDF, upload the signature PNG and position it on the required page.

Does this tool directly modify a PDF?

No. This page creates the signature image. Use the Sign PDF link to place the generated signature into a PDF document.

Can I use the signature on Word documents or online forms?

Yes. Transparent PNG files can be inserted into many word processors, document editors, form systems, presentation tools and design applications.

Is an image signature legally binding?

Legal effect depends on the document, jurisdiction, consent, identity evidence and signing process. This tool creates an image and does not independently verify identity or provide a digital certificate.

Is this the same as a cryptographic digital signature?

No. A signature image is a visual mark. A certificate-based digital signature uses cryptographic verification and may provide additional identity and tamper-evidence properties.

Is my signature uploaded or stored?

This page creates the signature in the current browser session and has no page-specific upload or storage endpoint. Reset clears the current drawing and generated output.

Do I need an account or installation?

No page-specific account or installation is required. Use the tool in a compatible browser and save the generated PNG to your device.

Does the signature generator work on mobile devices?

Yes. The interface is responsive and supports touch drawing, typed signatures and PNG downloads on current mobile browsers, although clipboard behavior varies by device.

Why is the Download PNG button disabled?

A final output must be generated first. Choose Generate Signature after creating or editing the signature. Any later change makes the old output stale until it is generated again.

Why does the generator say the signature is empty?

Draw at least one visible pen stroke or enter a name in Type mode. Eraser-only actions and whitespace-only typed text do not create an exportable signature.

Can I create a signature with only initials?

Yes. In Type mode, enter one or more initials, or draw the initials in Draw mode.

How do I start over?

Choose Reset Tool to clear drawing history, typed text, generated output and custom settings, then begin again.

What filename will the signature use?

The filename begins with correctioncopy.com_. Typed signatures use a safe version of the entered name when available, and drawn signatures use a general signature filename.