What it does
ActuallyFreeTools turns a photo of your handwritten signature into a transparent PNG for free. It removes the paper, keeps the ink, lets you choose the ink colour and trims the empty space, so the signature can be dropped into a contract, invoice or email. The photo is processed in your browser and never uploaded.
How to use it
- Sign on white paper and photograph it.
- Drop the photo and slide the sensitivity until the paper disappears.
- Download the transparent PNG.
Questions people ask
What photo works best?
Dark ink on plain white paper, in even light, filling most of the frame.
Can I put it straight into a PDF?
Yes — or use Sign PDF, which can read the same photo and place it for you.
Is my signature stored?
No. It exists only in your browser tab and the file you download.
Is Signature cutout on ActuallyFreeTools really free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no daily limit, no watermark and no paid tier. Nothing is held back for paying users.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. Signature cutout runs inside your browser, so your files are processed on your own device and never sent to a server. That is also why there is nothing to meter or charge for.
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Last updated 30 October 2026. ActuallyFreeTools tools run entirely in your browser.