Modify Sign Electronically PDF For Free

The only way to be able to edit a signed doc is to "Print" it as "pdf" > open > edit > save.

1 Answer. If the signature in the form is yours, you can open the Signature pane at the left side, right-click on the signature and choose "Clear Signature". This way the form will be unlocked.

When you sign a PDF using your digital ID, the PDF becomes read-only for others. If you received a PDF digitally signed by others, you can sign it, but can't edit it. While signing a PDF, if the signer chooses to lock the document after signing, the document becomes read-only for everyone, including the signer.

Click the 'Lock' icon in the upper-left corner of the page. Click the link labeled: Permission Details. In the "Security Method' drop down, select: No Security. Enter your unlock password and click the OK button three times.

To remove your signature, right-click the signature and then choose Clear Signature. If you got a signed PDF, you can request the signer to remove the signature and share the PDF or send an unsigned copy of the PDF.

Hi, The changes you made inside Fill and Sign app becomes non-editable when you save the PDF after placing an Signature/Initial on the PDF. This is by design since placing the signature/initial is generally the last step in filling a form. You can always edit your changes before you place the signature/initial.

If you received a PDF digitally signed by others, you can sign it, but can't edit it. While signing a PDF, if the signer chooses to lock the document after signing, the document becomes read-only for everyone, including the signer.