Picture the old way of signing a document. To sign a PDF — or even a DOC file — you might assume the process takes four tedious steps. You print it, sign by hand, scan the page, and email it back. Fortunately, there is a quicker, simpler, and more affordable alternative: QuickSigner. It makes signing PDF and DOC documents fast and easy, while keeping each file secure. As a quick note, QuickSigner converts any DOC file to PDF during signing. That conversion locks the content and prevents later edits.
What Is an Electronic Signature?
An electronic signature — also called an eSignature or e-signature — is a digital symbol or piece of data. It attaches to an electronic document, and in effect it replaces a handwritten signature. Often, an eSignature even resembles an image of a handwritten one. If you simply need that image to get started, you can create one with the free signature generator in seconds.
Why Use an Electronic Signature?
Signing electronically saves time and money, and it is friendlier to the environment too. Instead of printing, signing, scanning, and mailing a paper document back, you simply sign it in moments and return it. Better still, you can do this from a laptop, PC, tablet, or mobile device, wherever you happen to be.
How to Electronically Sign a Document
The process is refreshingly simple. Follow these five steps to create an electronic signature and sign a document online:
- Sign up and log in. Start a free trial at QuickSigner, then log in to your account.
- Upload your document. Select New Sign Request and upload the PDF or DOC file you want signed.
- Add your signers. Enter each signer by email or mobile number, choose any options you need, and click Send.
- Sign it yourself, if needed. If you added yourself as a signer, select Sign, drag your electronic signature from the left pane into the document, and click Send again.
- Track the status. From there, QuickSigner routes the document for signatures and lets you monitor its progress in real time.
That is the whole flow. For a deeper look at how the underlying signature technology works, the complete guide to secure PDF signing walks through it step by step.
Do I Need a Digital Signature?
People often use “digital signature” and “electronic signature” interchangeably, yet the two differ. A digital signature is a specific type of electronic signature that adds encryption for extra security. In most everyday cases, a simple electronic signature is enough. However, a digital signature provides an additional layer of verification. Notably, QuickSigner uses the PAdES international standard for advanced signatures, so your documents get that stronger protection by default. You can see how a verified Adobe signature appears to recipients in our detailed walkthrough.
Are Electronic Signatures Legal?
Yes. Electronic signatures are legal and binding for most business transactions. Specifically, QuickSigner’s eSignatures comply with the UK’s Electronic Communications Act 2000, the EU’s eIDAS regulation, and the United States’ ESIGN Act and UETA. On top of that, QuickSigner holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, so your documents stay both legally valid and securely handled. If you are weighing platforms, the 2026 DocuSign alternatives guide and the top alternatives comparison lay out how QuickSigner stacks up.
Start Signing Documents Online Today
Ready to skip the printer for good? Sign up free and experience the convenience of signing documents online with QuickSigner. You can do it from anywhere, at any time. You can also explore how real users rate the experience before you start, or, for developers, embed signing directly into your own apps with the QuickSigner REST API.
