Choose and inspect a PDF
Choose a PDF up to 20 MB and 100 pages. Inspection runs locally; files with certificate signature indicators are routed to the guide.
A little cleanup. A fresh start.
Remove Signature
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Remove selectable signature annotations from a PDF, or make a signature image transparent. Both tools run in your browser for free, with no account or file upload.
Start with the signature you have.
Remove Signature from PDF →
Inspect a PDF and delete supported independent annotations locally, free.
Signature Background Remover →
Turn a photo or scan of your signature into a transparent PNG. Everything happens in your browser, with no signup or file upload.
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Remove signature annotations from a PDF
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Free local PDF tool · No account · No upload
Want to keep the signature?Remove its background instead
Small task. Simple steps.
How to remove a signature annotation from a PDF
Select the annotations
Select supported hand-drawn, stamp or text annotations. Page highlights show what you selected; ordinary form fields remain untouched.
Review and download a copy
Preview removal, compare affected pages with the original, then download a new PDF. Local annotation removal is free and needs no account.
Choose your starting point
The right tool for your file.
A few helpful answers
Before you start fresh.
A little clarity on signatures, files and what is available.
Which tool should I use to remove a signature?
Start with the PDF editor if the signature is a selectable annotation. Use the background remover if you want to keep the handwriting and make the paper transparent. For a certificate-based PDF signature, follow the digital signature guide.
Do I need an account or credits?
No. Local PDF annotation removal and signature background removal are free. The files you choose for these two tools stay on your device.
Can I remove a signature that is part of a scanned document?
A scanned signature is part of the image pixels. The PDF editor can remove separate annotations, and the background remover can isolate ink. To remove handwriting from the scan itself, use an image editor or obtain an unsigned copy.