Core feature
Signature Types
Let signers draw, type or upload — equally valid
Give every signer their preferred method. Drawn, typed and uploaded signatures share equal legal weight under ESIGN, UETA and eIDAS.
Draw · type · upload · initials · 300 DPI · touch canvas
Multiple ways to sign, one legal standard
Flexibility for signers, control for senders — without sacrificing legal equivalence or output quality.
Draw signature
Mouse, finger or stylus on a high-resolution canvas that captures every stroke.
Type signature
Type a full name and pick handwriting-style fonts for quick, consistent marks.
Upload signature
Upload a scanned PNG or JPG — including transparent backgrounds — of a wet-ink signature.
How signers choose a method
The signing modal presents the methods you allow — preview, apply and optionally save for next time.
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Open the signature field
A modal appears with Draw, Type and Upload tabs (based on your document settings).
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Choose and preview
Draw freehand, type a name with a font style, or upload an image — each option shows a live preview.
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Apply at high resolution
The signature is placed on the document at 300 DPI for screen and print clarity.
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Save for reuse
Signers can optionally save their preferred signature for future documents.
Initials, mobile canvas and sender controls
Collect initials for multi-page contracts, use a touch-optimized canvas on phones, and optionally restrict methods — for example draw-only on high-value deals.
- Saved signatures for instant reuse
- Initials support for legal multi-page docs
- Touch-optimized canvas with natural feel
- 300 DPI rendering in the final PDF
- Equal legal weight across all methods
Signature type capabilities
- Draw with mouse, finger or stylus
- Type with handwriting fonts
- Upload PNG/JPG signature images
- Saved signatures for reuse
- Initials collection
- Touch-optimized mobile canvas
- High-resolution 300 DPI output
- Legal equivalence under ESIGN/UETA/eIDAS
Built for every signing preference
Consumer-facing forms
Let customers type quickly on mobile without friction.
High-value contracts
Require draw-only signatures when you want a handwritten look.
Professional wet-ink look
Upload a scanned signature for executives who already have a mark.
Multi-page legal packs
Collect full signatures and initials where required.
Frequently asked questions
Are typed signatures legally binding?
Yes. Under the ESIGN Act (US), UETA and eIDAS (EU), drawn, typed and uploaded signatures are equally valid. The law recognizes any electronic mark made with intent to sign. WPsigner's audit trail proves intent regardless of method.
Can I require a specific signature type?
Yes. In document settings you can enable or disable methods — for example draw-only for high-value contracts, or type-only for faster internal approvals.
What resolution are signatures captured at?
Drawn signatures use a high-resolution HTML5 canvas. The final rendered signature in the signed PDF is at 300 DPI — suitable for printing, archiving and zooming without quality loss.
Can signers change their saved signature?
Yes. Signers can update a saved signature at any time, or create a new one when signing. Saved signatures are stored for convenience in the signer session.
Do initials count as signatures?
Initials are separate fields used to acknowledge pages or clauses. Full signature fields still capture the primary legally binding mark; both are recorded in the audit trail.
Are all signature types included in every plan?
Yes. Draw, type, upload, initials and saved signatures are included in every WPsigner plan.
Sign your way
All signature types are included in every WPsigner plan — flexible for signers, controlled by you.
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