ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES SDK

Simplify document signing with eSignature solutions in your app

Enable seamless electronic signature creation and management for your users — whether they’re signing with a finger, stylus, or mouse. Deliver a powerful eSignature service with our robust eSign creator tools.

How it works

Effortless signing with our eSign creator

Empower your users to finalize documents with ease using our Electronic Signatures component. Whether they prefer to draw, upload, or type, signing has never been simpler. There are three ways to make your mark.

Option 1

Draw a signature directly on the document using a finger, stylus, or mouse.

Option 2

Upload an image of a signature for a personal, professional touch.

Option 3

Type a signature and customize it with font and style options.

KEY FEATURES

Flexible eSignature solutions

Simplify the document signing process with flexible electronic signature options designed to meet every workflow and user need.

Drawn signatures

Capture the most intuitive form of signing — a hand-drawn signature — perfect for mobile or on-the-go workflows using a finger, stylus, or mouse.

Capture the most intuitive form of signing — a hand-drawn signature — perfect for mobile or on-the-go workflows using a finger, stylus, or mouse.

Image signatures

Upload a photo or scanned image of a signature for seamless and professional placement on any document.

Upload a photo or scanned image of a signature for seamless and professional placement on any document.

Typed signatures

Provide an accessible, font-based signature option, ideal for situations where drawing or uploading isn’t possible.

Provide an accessible, font-based signature option, ideal for situations where drawing or uploading isn’t possible.

Which one is right for you?

Electronic Signatures

Digital Signatures

Use a fingertip, stylus, or mouse; upload an image of your signature; or type your signature in one of the provided styles

Secure, certificate-based identifiers with visual representations in PDF documents

Confirm actions and purchases with a simple and familiar methodology for users

Best-available commercial standard for encrypted “digital fingerprint” confirmations

Create and preserve a record of specific customer actions

Incorporate additional metadata: timestamp, IP address, signature speed, method of input, pressure sensitivity, and touch radius

Scenarios:

  • Wide range of consumer and business applications

Scenarios:

  • Real estate deeds and mortgages
  • Pharmaceutical and medical manufacturer testing records
  • Legal contracts
  • Loan transactions and financial documentation

Benefits

Bright green grass on rock symbolizes simplicity and efficiency, reflecting how our PDF SDK streamlines document manipulation and software development. Years of research and customer collaboration drive innovative solutions, empowering developers to reduce time spent on tasks and stay ahead of the competition.

Streamline document signing

Simplify and accelerate the signing process with versatile electronic signature solutions, including drawn, image, and typed signatures. Empower users to sign documents effortlessly, regardless of their environment or device.

Bright green grass on rock symbolizes simplicity and efficiency, reflecting how our PDF SDK streamlines document manipulation and software development. Years of research and customer collaboration drive innovative solutions, empowering developers to reduce time spent on tasks and stay ahead of the competition.

Enhance accessibility and flexibility

Provide accessibility-focused options with typed signatures, ensuring every user can sign documents easily. Whether on mobile or desktop, our eSign creator adapts to meet your users’ needs.

Bright green grass on rock symbolizes simplicity and efficiency, reflecting how our PDF SDK streamlines document manipulation and software development. Years of research and customer collaboration drive innovative solutions, empowering developers to reduce time spent on tasks and stay ahead of the competition.

Integrate seamlessly into your workflow

Easily incorporate powerful eSignature services into your app with flexible, developer-friendly APIs. Customize workflows and provide a smooth, professional signing experience that enhances your app’s functionality.

Knowledge center

Frequently asked questions

What is an Electronic Signatures SDK and how does it benefit my application?

An Electronic Signatures SDK enables developers to integrate seamless electronic signature creation and management directly into their applications. It benefits your app by streamlining the signing process, making it effortless for users to sign documents with a finger, stylus, or mouse, upload an image of their signature, or type a signature. This flexibility enhances user experience and accelerates document workflows.

What signature methods are supported by the Nutrient Electronic Signatures SDK?

The Nutrient Electronic Signatures SDK supports three signature methods: 1) Drawing a signature directly on the document using finger, stylus, or mouse, which is perfect for mobile and on-the-go use; 2) Uploading an image or scanned photo of a signature for a personal, professional touch; and 3) Typing a signature with customizable font and style options, ideal when drawing or uploading isn’t feasible.

Can I electronically sign documents within the platform?

Absolutely! Our platform supports electronic signatures that can be added using various methods, including stylus, finger, mouse, or by uploading an image of your handwritten signature. You can also choose from different signature styles for personalization. This feature streamlines your document approval and signing process directly within Microsoft environments such as SharePoint and Microsoft 365.

How secure are the electronic signatures created using the SDK?

Security is a priority with the Nutrient Electronic Signatures SDK. While electronic signatures offer a fast and versatile signing solution, for high-security needs, the platform also supports digital signatures with certificate-based identifiers and encrypted digital fingerprints for verified and legally binding confirmations. You can customize the level of security and metadata capture according to your workflow requirements.

How easy is it to integrate the Electronic Signatures SDK into my existing workflow or app?

The Electronic Signatures SDK offers developer-friendly APIs that are easy to incorporate into your applications. This flexibility allows you to customize signing workflows and provide a smooth, professional signing experience that enhances your app’s functionality. The SDK is built for quick integration to help you deliver powerful eSignature services without fuss.