What are digitized signatures?

A digitized signature is an image of your signature that you can place in PDF documents.  

You will create a digitized signature in Foxit Reader using one of the following methods:

• Type: Type your name.
• Draw: Draw your signature in the field using your mouse or signature pad.
• Import: If you have a signature file, upload the file. 
• Paste:  Use the Snipping Tool to copy the image from an existing document, then paste it into the Paste field in Foxit.

A saved signature can be inserted in any PDF you open with Foxit Reader.

You can save multiple signatures. For instance, you may need one signature that is only initials, another that has your name spelled out, and a third that has your initials and title.

Create a signature 

1. Open the PDF file.
2. On the Protect tab, click Fill & Sign. Click the plus sign.
3. Select the method to create the signature. For detailed instructions on each method, see below.
4. Follow the prompts.
5. Click OK.
6. Click on the PDF to place the signature. It can be dragged to place it more accurately
7. Click Apply All Signatures in the toolbar.
8. Save the PDF. 

Creating a signature file

To make a signature file: 

1. Sign a blank, unlined piece of paper and scan it. 
2. Browse to the scans folder and move your PDF scan to your desktop.
3. Open the PDF file with Foxit Reader.
4. Save the image to your H drive as a JPEG.
   

Place the signature 

1. Open the PDF in Foxit.
2. Click Fill & Sign.
3. Click on the preferred signature.
4. Click the spot in the PDF where you want to place the signature.
   • Resize: You can resize your signature by clicking on it and dragging the blue corner.
   • Move:   You can move your signature by clicking and dragging it.
   • When it is positioned correctly, right-click on it and select Apply Signature to make it a permanent part of the PDF file.
     
5. Save the PDF.