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Inspiring
August 6, 2025
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Drawn signature on IPAD didn’t save online so now doesn’t show on desktop.

  • August 6, 2025
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Drawn signature on IPad doesn't show on desktop which is where I need it.  I don't get the option to save online if I add a signature again on my IPad.  Please help!

Correct answer tracey_9792

Hi @tracey_9792 

 

We are not able to reproduce this issue in house as per earlier comment. Could you please confirm whether you are on the latest version of the app and whether you are still seeing the issue? 
Tap on the profile icon > About Acrobat and try updating the app to the latest version available on the App/Play Store and reboot the device once.

 

~Amal


Just this week my signature showed up on the app on my pc. So, problem was solved somehow! Thanks for your help!

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Amal.
Community Manager
Community Manager
August 6, 2025

Hi there,

Hope you are doing well and thanks for reaching out.

When you draw a signature on your iPad, it's usually saved locally on that device unless you choose to save it online. To have it sync across your devices (like your desktop), you’ll need to make sure of the following:

1. Same Adobe ID: Make sure you’re signed in with the same Adobe account on both your iPad and your desktop.

2. Save Signature Online: When adding a new signature on your iPad, you should see a “Save Online” option. If it’s missing:

Ensure you’re connected to the internet.

3. Update the Adobe Acrobat Reader app to the latest version from the App Store and try signing out and back in to your Adobe account on the iPad.


4. Recreate the Signature (if needed):

  • Go to Fill & Sign on your iPad.
  • Tap the pen icon, choose “+” to add a new signature, and ensure you toggle on “Save Online” before confirming.
  • Once saved, give it a few minutes, then open Acrobat on your desktop and check under Fill & Sign > Sign Yourself — your signature should appear there.

If it still doesn't sync, try restarting both devices and ensure that your Acrobat apps on both platforms are updated.

 

Let us know how it goes.

 

~Amal

Inspiring
August 12, 2025
None of this worked. I do notice on my computer where it says fill and sign yourself, where the signature should appear, it's buffering. I've left this on all day and it still is buffering.
Thanks for any help you can give.
Tracey Buettner
Amal.
Community Manager
Community Manager
August 13, 2025

Hi there 

 

We are sorry for the trouble you are experiencing. For more clarity, could you share a small video recording of the steps you are taking and the issue as it occurs? 

 

Also, ensure that both the App on your iPad and desktop are updated to the latest version. 

- Mobile device: update the app to the latest version available on App Store and reboot the device once. 

- Desktop device: Go to Help > check for updates and reboot the device.

 

Let us know how it goes. 

 

~Amal