How do I create a custom stamp in Adobe Acrobat?

Go to 'All tools' and select 'Add a stamp'. Choose 'Custom stamps' from the options. Select your image file (PDF, JPEG, PSD, AI, or DWG) to use as the stamp. Save your new custom stamp. It will then be available for you to place on documents.

What types of image files can I use to create custom stamps in Acrobat?

PDF files JPEG image files PSD (Photoshop) files AI (Adobe Illustrator) files DWG (AutoCAD Drawing) files

Create Custom Stamps in Adobe Acrobat — How-to & AI prompts

AI prompts

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AExecute — “help me do it”I need a clear approval workflow for the vendor invoices pile. Add a custom 'Approved -…+

I need a clear approval workflow for the vendor invoices pile. Add a custom 'Approved - Accounts' stamp that includes approver name and date, and apply it to [invoice=invoice_2026-06.pdf] before I send for filing today.

when the reply comes backPush once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part, and to say what it assumed.

BImprove — “do it better”Vendors sometimes query approvals when the mark is vague. Make a custom approval stamp labeled…+

Vendors sometimes query approvals when the mark is vague. Make a custom approval stamp labeled 'Accounts Approved' that includes a typed name field, date, and an optional short note; choose a sober green color and medium opacity so it prints cleanly. Tell me why those choices lower disputes and how to apply it consistently. Ladder [ladder=L3]

when the reply comes backPush once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part, and to say what it assumed.

CDecide — “help me choose”Invoices have been returned because the on-PDF marks look hand-drawn or lack who approved them.…+

Invoices have been returned because the on-PDF marks look hand-drawn or lack who approved them. I can create a custom stamp but I’m unsure which fields to require and how to make it durable across viewers and prints. Recommend a stamp layout (text fields, color, size), whether to require a date and printed name, and any export settings so the stamp remains legible and non-repudiable when vendors print the invoice. Outline the risk if we only use initials.

when the reply comes backPush once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part, and to say what it assumed.

How to do it

the tool · the steps · what to avoid

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Open the PDF file you want to use as a stamp, or prepare your image file (JPG, PNG, etc.) on your computer.
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In Acrobat, go to the Tools pane and select Stamp.
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Click the Custom Stamps menu and choose Create Custom Stamp....
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Click Browse... and select your image file or PDF file, then click Open.
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Click Next to preview your stamp.
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Choose a category for your stamp or create a new one by typing a name in the Category field.
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Enter a name for your stamp in the Name field.
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Click OK to save your custom stamp.

In the appWith the API

You can quickly access your custom stamp from the Stamps tool in future documents without recreating it.

This runs in the Acrobat app - there is no separate API for this task.

Glossary

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StampTo put a mark or number directly onto the page, so it shows up when you print or share the document.ExampleYou stamp the word 'CONFIDENTIAL' across the top of a document before printing it.

Custom StampA special mark or image you can add to a PDF, like a digital sticker.ExampleShe added a 'Confidential' custom stamp to the document before emailing it.

Dynamic StampA dynamic stamp automatically fills in information like your name or the date when you place it.ExampleWhen you click to add the 'Approved' stamp, it automatically includes your name and the current date.

FAQ

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Go to 'All tools' and select 'Add a stamp'.
Choose 'Custom stamps' from the options.
Select your image file (PDF, JPEG, PSD, AI, or DWG) to use as the stamp.
Save your new custom stamp. It will then be available for you to place on documents.

A dynamic stamp is a custom stamp that automatically fills in details like your name, the date, and the time. It matters because it saves you time and ensures consistency. Instead of typing this information every time, the stamp uses your 'Identity preferences' in Acrobat to add it for you, making your workflow faster and more accurate for marking documents with current information.

If you just want to visually mark a document as 'Approved' with your company's logo, a custom stamp is suitable. It's like putting a physical rubber stamp on a paper. However, if 'Approved' means you need to legally verify the document's authenticity and ensure it hasn't been changed since you approved it, then you should use a digital signature. A digital signature provides cryptographic proof, which a simple stamp does not. Always use a digital signature when authenticity and non-repudiation are important.

You cannot use a stamp as a legal signature because a stamp is just an annotation on the document. It does not carry any cryptographic proof to verify your identity or to show that the document has not been changed. For legal signatures, you need to use the 'digital signature' feature in Acrobat, which provides secure and verifiable proof.

PDF files
JPEG image files
PSD (Photoshop) files
AI (Adobe Illustrator) files
DWG (AutoCAD Drawing) files

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