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Remove a digital signature from a PDF

Clear the signature field to edit again, without uploading.

Files never leave your device · No upload · Free
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A digital signature locks a PDF, so any edit invalidates it and readers block changes. To revise the document, the signature has to be removed first. This tool clears it in your browser, so the file is never uploaded.

How to remove a digital signature from a PDF

  1. 1

    Add your PDF

    Drop in the digitally signed document.

  2. 2

    Remove the signature

    The signature field is cleared on your device.

  3. 3

    Download

    Save the editable PDF.

Why clear signatures locally

Clearing a signature in the browser means the document stays on your device, so a signed file is never uploaded to unlock it for editing.

Frequently asked questions

Does removing it forge anything?+

No. It clears the signature so the document is unsigned again; it does not fake or alter anyone’s signature.

Is my file uploaded?+

No. The removal runs in your browser and the file never leaves your device.

Will readers stop blocking edits?+

Yes, once the signature is removed the document can be edited normally.

Is it free?+

Yes, with no account.

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