Add a stamp to a PDF

Stamps work much like applying a static rubber stamp to a paper document. The extra merit is that you can use Dynamic stamps to indicate the name, date, and time information on the stamp without having to create multiple static stamps for your purposes. You can choose one from a list of predefined stamps on the Stamps panel or create your own stamps from an image or a template.

Open the Stamps panel

1. Do either of the following:

   • Choose Comment > Stamp.

   • On the Sidebar Navigation pane, click on the Stamps icon to open the Stamps panel.

2. The Stamps panel displays all preset stamps. Click Collapse All to display only the names of categories. To show all stamps, click Expand All.

To apply a stamp to a PDF

By default, predefined Stamps are categorized into three groups - Dynamic, Legal, and Standard.

1. In the Stamps panel, choose a stamp category and then select a stamp.

2. To place the stamp on the page: Click anywhere on the document page where you want to place the stamp. Or click-drag a rectangle to define the size and placement of the stamp.

3. If you have not set up your identity information yet (Right PDF > Preferences… > General > Identity), the Identity Setup dialog box will prompt you to enter the identity information that will appear on your digital identity stamps. Click Complete.

To edit Stamp properties

1. Right-click on the stamp using the Hand tool or Select tool, and select Properties....

2. In the Stamp Properties dialog box, do any of the following as needed:

   • On the Display tab, determine the Color of stamp pop-up notes and Opacity of stamps.

   • On the Author and Subject tab, you can edit the Author and Subject details.

   • On the History tab, you can view all changes made to the stamp.

To move, resize and rotate a stamp

• Using the Hand tool or Select tool, click-drag to move it anywhere on the page.

• Using the Hand tool or Select tool, click on it and drag selection handles to resize.

• Using the Hand tool or Select tool, click on it and a blue box appears around the shape. Hover your cursor over the rotate icon and drag it in clockwise or counterclockwise direction.

To create a custom stamp

You can create two types of custom stamps, from an image or a template.

1. Choose Comment > Stamps.

2. Click the Create button at the top of the Stamps panel.

3. There are two ways to create a stamp:

   • Select Create From an Image.... Choose a file and determine its Group by either choosing one from the Group options (Dynamic, Legal, or Standard) or typing in a name to create a new group. Then decide its Stamp Name and click OK. To remove background of the selected image, click Apply Transparency and click on the image.

   • Select Create Custom Dynamic Stamp.... Select a Stamp Template and specify its Group, Stamp Name, text to display, and Color. Click OK.

4. The newly-created custom stamp appears in the specified group in the Stamps panel.

5. Select the stamp and click on the page or drag a rectangle at where you want to place it.

Set up a dynamic stamp in the Dynamic Stamp dialog box (Left). Insert types of stamps in a page for various purposes (Right): A. Dynamic stamp B. Legal stamp C. Standard stamp D. Custom Dynamic stamp