How To Add Multiple Signatures to a PDF File

Adding multiple signatures to PDF files can sometimes be a tricky task to complete properly, as some PDF editors can be complex to learn and use. But many workplaces, official documents and other processes require more than a single signature to be attached to PDF files, making it a necessary option to have available.

Luckily there are some specialized tools designed to help users create PDF files with multiple signatures. These digital signatures can be made in such ways as to comply with legal standards and professional guidelines, making it possible to use for your lease on rental properties, mortgages, job applications and much more.

So in this article we will explore some of the different tools and methods available to public users, and discuss in detail how you can easily insert multiple signatures into your PDF files like a professional. Enjoy!

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1. Adobe Acrobat

Next up on our list on tools that allows you adding multiple signatures to PDF files is Adobe Acrobat. It is one of the oldest and most known programs on our list, but unfortunately also one of the most expensive choices out there.

In fact, it can cost more than $300 per year with licenses, which only allow one device access to Adobe Acrobat, which can be a hindrance if you sometimes work on your PC, and other times on your laptop or smartphone.

Still, it is a powerful application that can help you add signatures into PDF files quickly, as long as you know what you are doing. There are a few more steps involved than with Adobe for instance, but just follow our guide and you can get it working shortly.

First, open up Adobe Acrobat once you have purchased the full license.
Next, click on the Tools button in the top menu.

Navigate to the tab titled “Forms” and click on “Edit” in order to unlock the editing features.

(Sometimes Adobe Acrobat might ask if you want to detect form fields, just click “No” to continue.)
Once you have done that, find the section tab called “Tasks” and open up the dropdown menu.
Click on the “Add New Field” dropdown menu, and select “Digital Signature”
Now you can choose where to place the signature in your PDF document, by dragging the blue outline according to your needs. Make this as big or small as you want.
If you need multiple digital signatures, repeat the process, by once again selecting “Add New Field” and clicking on “Digital Signature”.
Then drag and arrange the second rectangle outline according to your needs. You might want to edit the size of your first signature to match.
In order to save your progress, you will need to navigate to the “Forms” menu, and click on “Close Form Editing” in order to exit with your new signatures saved correctly.
That’s it, good job!

2. PandaDoc

The third option we will explore when it comes to adding multiple digital signatures in PDF files is PandaDoc. This tool is an online editor for PDF files, that comes with some advanced features and some more basic ones. It is a paid service, but does come with a 14-day free trial, so that you can test it out before purchasing it.

While PandaDoc allows users to add signatures to PDF files, it is somewhat limited in other functions and features, compared to our previous to candidates, making it an expensive option if all you need is to add signatures.

In order to add a digital signature using PandaDoc, you will first need to create a user account. These are typically reserved for business users, but if you contact the platform, you might be able to register as a private individual as well.

The first thing to do is logging in to the PandaDoc website.
Next, navigate to the “Create Document” button and upload your PDF file.

Once the PDF file has loaded into the browser editor, click on the tab titled “Content -> Fields” in the menu. There you will see different types of fields available to you, click on “Signature” and drag it onto the PDF document.

Repeat the last few steps in order to add multiple signatures to your PDF file.

Now you can assign different authors to the signatures, and change a few other settings for the signature fields.

Once you are done, click the 3 dots in the top menu, choose the Download menu, and click on “Download as .pdf” to export your PDF file.

Comparing the different methods

Now that we have shown you three different methods of adding signatures, it is time for a comparison where we go over the pros and cons of each one.

Adobe Acrobat requires a few steps for adding multiple signatures, and the user interface is not as friendly. Given the much higher price tag of Adobe Acrobat, we would not recommend this solution to anyone not owning the software already.

PandaDoc allowed us to add multiple signatures in around 7 steps, but the online browser showed some issues with Microsoft Edge and Firefox, forcing us to use Google Chrome in order to successfully save the PDF files. There are not many other features included with the service either.

Conclusion

Overall, our preferred method is to use Adobe, as this is an all-in-one tool that has a lot of other functionality packed into the software package, allowing many other edits to your PDF files. It will easily let you add multiple signatures to your PDF files. Enjoy!