We frequently lose clarity about which files were truly issued: some get stamped, others not, and months later the cli…
Open the PDF document in Adobe Acrobat (Pro or Enterprise version required).
Go to the Comments panel to view all annotations, including stamps.
Sort or filter the comments list by Type to display only Stamp annotations.
Review the Author and Date columns for each stamp entry to identify who placed each stamp and when.
Export the comments summary by selecting Export All To Data File or Create Comment Summary for reporting or compliance records.
Best practiceFor ongoing compliance, consider establishing a workflow where users are required to log in with unique IDs before applying stamps, ensuring accurate author tracking.
You can filter the Comments panel to quickly see only stamp annotations and their authorship details.
This runs in the Acrobat app - there is no separate API for this task.
A stamp is like a sticker on your document; it's just a visual mark and doesn't prove who put it there. A digital signature, however, is a secure electronic mark that confirms the identity of the signer and ensures the document has not been changed since it was signed. Use a digital signature when authenticity and legal proof are important, and a stamp for simple visual marking.
You would use a dynamic stamp to save time and ensure accuracy. Dynamic stamps automatically fill in details like your name, the current date, and time from your Acrobat Identity settings. This means you don't have to type this information every time you apply the stamp, making your workflow faster and reducing errors.
Yes, a stamp is an annotation, which means it sits on top of your document. You can easily click on the stamp, drag it to a new position, or select it and press the 'Delete' key to remove it if you make a mistake or change your mind.