Add your signature to a design

You can add a personal signature to any Canva design. Create your signature by drawing, typing, or uploading an image. Save it to reuse across your designs.

You can create a signature using any of these methods:

• Draw: Use your mouse, trackpad, or device to draw a freehand signature.
• Type: Enter your name and choose a handwritten-style font.
• Upload: Upload an existing image of your signature.

1. Open your design.
2. From the editor, select the Tools tab.
3. In the Tools tab, select Signature.
4. Choose Draw, Type, or Upload to create a signature, or select a saved one.
5. Select Add signature.

You can also add a signature to presentations, print designs and resumes via the Elements tab:

1. Open your design.
2. From the editor, select the
   Elements tab.
3. In the search bar, type Signature.
4. Select Create.
5. Choose Draw, Type or Upload to create a signature, or select a saved one.
6. Select Add signature.

Your signature appears on the design. You can move, resize, or edit it like any other design element.

1. Open your design.
2. Do one of the following: Select the ＋ button on the design, search for Signature, then select it from Quick Actions. Type / on the design, search for Signature, then select it from Quick Actions.
3. Create a new signature by choosing Draw, Type, or Upload, or select a saved one.
4. Select Add signature.

If you've added your signature to a document and want to request signatures from others, you'll need to agree to Canva's eSignature Terms and consent to signing electronically before sending the request. To learn more, see Request signatures on documents.

Electronic signature requirements vary depending on the jurisdiction and type of document. Some documents or jurisdictions may have specific requirements. If you're unsure what applies, consider getting independent legal advice.

Yes. See Request a signature on your design to send a document to others for their signature.