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How Do I Create an Electronic Signature in Canva?

Last updated on December 30, 2022 @ 8:36 am

An electronic signature, also known as an e-signature, is a digital version of a handwritten signature that can be used to sign documents electronically. There are many benefits to using electronic signatures, including the ability to sign documents from anywhere in the world and the elimination of paper waste. Creating an electronic signature in Canva is easy and can be done in just a few steps.

1. To create an electronic signature in Canva, first sign in or create an account. Once you’re logged in, click on the “Create a design” button.

2. In the canvas with your document, upload an image of your signature using the “Uploads” tab at the left toolbar and click on “Upload files.”

3. Once you’ve selected the signature file, click on the “Open” button.

4. Drag the signature onto your document and place it in the signature section.

NOTE: You can also type your name below the signature if you prefer.

5. To remove the excess background of the digital signature, we can use the “Background Remover” tool. To do this, just select the image and click the “Edit image” button.

 

6. In the left menu of the image editor, select the “Background Remover” tool.

7. Now that you’ve created your electronic signature, you can use it to sign documents electronically.

8. Once you’re satisfied with your signature, click on the “Share” button and download a copy.

PRO TIP: If you are not careful, it is possible to create an electronic signature in Canva that is not legally binding. This could lead to problems if you ever need to prove that you signed a document. Make sure that you understand the legal implications of creating an electronic signature in Canva before you do so.

Conclusion:

Creating an electronic signature in Canva is easy and only takes a few steps. Just upload an image of your signature in Canva, then use the Background Remover tool to remove the excess parts and smoothen your digital signature and you’re done!

There are a lot of benefits the use of electronic signatures brings including being able to sign documents from anywhere in the world and eliminating paper waste. If you need to sign documents electronically, there’s no need to print them out and sign them by hand. You can create an electronic signature in Canva that you can use to sign documents from anywhere in the world!

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.