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How to Sign a Document Digitally for Free

With the world going digital, signing documents online is some task that every individual in many businesses needs to get into. Whether you are closing a contract, an approval of some sort or for filling out any kind of form; digital signatures provide a quick and secure way to get it done. The good news? You can sign documents digitally for free! In this blog post, we will walk you through how the process goes with OpenSign and what are advantages of digital going to get.

What is a Digital Signature?

When a digital signature is applied, we can find the cryptographic proof that it indicates: provenance and integrity. It acts like the handwritten signature but meanwhile, provide additional security features. Add a digital signature to get proof that the said document wasn't tampered with and real owner of it is putting his signature

Why Use Digital Signatures?

Security: Because digital signatures use encryption, it is less likely to be tampered by unauthorized users as they will have difficulty cracking the signature.
Convenience: Sign documents anytime, anywhere, without the need for printing, signing, and scanning.
Legality: Digital signatures are recognized by law in most countries and can be used as your signing method for official documents.
Efficiency: Faster signatures reduce turnaround times for transactions and approvals.

How to Sign a Document Digitally for Free with OpenSign

Step 1: Create an OpenSign Account
Visit the OpenSign Website: Go to OpenSign homepage.
Sign Up: Click on the “Sign Up” button and fill in the required details to create your account.
Step 2: Upload Your Document
Log In to Your Account: Once you have created your account, log in.
Upload Document: In the lower left corner, select Sign Yourself and click on Upload Document to choose a file from your computer. OpenSign in multiple formats such as JPG, JPEG,PNG, PDF and DOCX.
Step 3: Sign the Document
Select Signature widget Once the document is uploaded, select a widget from the right-side panel and drag it to the appropriate place in the document. You can resize it if necessary.
Create Your Signature: Click on the signature widget, you can either draw your signature using your mouse or touchpad, upload an image of your signature, or type your name and choose a font style.
*Add other widgets: * Similarly you can add other widgets, like name, company name, stamp, textbox, email, radio button, checkbox, image etc.

Free digital signature

Free digital signature
Step 4: Finish, Print and Download
Click the finish: Once you place the required widgets and signature, click "Finish" to finalize the document signing.
Print the Signed Document: After finish the document you are able to print the document.
Download the completion certificate: After completing the document, you’ll see an option to download the completion certificate.
Download the document: OpenSign also provides the option to download the signed document.
Step 5: Share Your Document
Email or Share: You can now email the signed document directly from OpenSign or download it for sharing via other means.
Tips for Using Digital Signatures
Check Document Integrity: Before signing, ensure the document is complete and free of errors.
Utilize Additional Features: Explore other features offered by OpenSign, such as templates and document management, to streamline your workflow.
Conclusion
Digital signatures are a vital tool in today’s fast-paced world, allowing you to sign documents quickly and securely. With OpenSign, you can easily sign documents digitally for free, saving you time and hassle. Start embracing the digital signature revolution today and experience the convenience of signing documents online!

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Martin Baun

Normally just turn my signature into a PNG, but this one seems much easier!

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Kevin

Yes, Martin, OpenSign provides a transparent UI for signatures, enhancing the overall user signing experience.