How do I create a custom stamp with my company logo?

First, create your company logo as a PDF, JPEG, PSD, AI, or DWG file. Go to 'All tools' > 'Add a stamp' > 'Custom stamps'. Choose to create a new custom stamp and select your logo file. Name your stamp and save it. You can then use it like any other stamp.

What is the difference between a stamp and a digital signature?

Feature Purpose Authenticity. Stamp Visually mark a document (e.g., 'Draft', 'Confidential'). No cryptographic proof; just a visual mark. Digital Signature Prove the identity of the signer and ensure document integrity. Provides cryptographic proof; legally binding in many cases.

Apply Confidential Stamp in Adobe Acrobat — How-to & AI prompts

AI prompts

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AExecute — “help me do it”Apply the confidentiality watermark 'CONFIDENTIAL — INTERNAL USE ONLY' to all legacy product…+

Apply the confidentiality watermark 'CONFIDENTIAL — INTERNAL USE ONLY' to all legacy product files in [folder=Legacy_Files_Q1] and save the watermarked copies before sharing with [partner=PartnerCorp].

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

BImprove — “do it better”Before sharing with [partner=PartnerCorp], batch-apply the standard confidentiality watermark…+

Before sharing with [partner=PartnerCorp], batch-apply the standard confidentiality watermark to the [folder=Legacy_Files_Q1] set, ensure the watermark appears on both visible and printed views, add a cover sheet with ownership and sharing date, and keep originals in read-only archive so we can prove the change later.

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 document you want to stamp in Adobe Acrobat.
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Select the Tools tab at the top of the window.
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Click Stamp in the Tools pane to open the stamp toolset.
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Click Stamp in the secondary toolbar, then choose Standard Stamps from the dropdown menu.
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Select the desired built-in stamp category (such as Dynamic, Sign Here, or Standard Business).
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Click on the specific stamp you want to apply (for example, Approved, Confidential, or Sign Here).
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Move your cursor to the location on the PDF where you want the stamp to appear and click to place it.
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Drag the stamp to reposition it or resize it by dragging its corners if needed.
Best practiceYou can add multiple stamps to the same page or across different pages for batch approvals or reviews.
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Save the PDF to retain the applied stamp.

In the appWith the API

You can double-click a placed stamp to add a comment or edit the text if the stamp allows customization.

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.

AnnotationAn annotation is a note or mark added to a document, like a highlight or a stamp, without changing the original text.ExampleHe added an annotation to the PDF, circling a key sentence and adding a question mark.

Digital SignatureAn electronic mark on a document that proves who signed it and that the document has not changed.ExampleA digital signature on your tax return confirms you submitted it and that its contents are unchanged.

The real tasks

the one, listed here

Bulk apply a standard confidentiality watermark to legacy product files before sharing them with a partner.

FAQ

about this task

First, create your company logo as a PDF, JPEG, PSD, AI, or DWG file.
Go to 'All tools' > 'Add a stamp' > 'Custom stamps'.
Choose to create a new custom stamp and select your logo file.
Name your stamp and save it. You can then use it like any other stamp.

A dynamic stamp is a special type of stamp that can automatically add information like your name, the current date, and time to the document. It gets this information from your 'Identity preferences' in Acrobat. You would use a dynamic stamp to quickly mark documents with consistent, up-to-date details without typing them each time, which saves time and reduces errors.

No, applying a 'Confidential' stamp only marks the document visually. It does not add any security to prevent copying or unauthorized access. A stamp is just an annotation. To protect your document, you would need to use other features like password protection or encryption, which are separate from stamps.

Feature	Purpose	Authenticity
Stamp	Visually mark a document (e.g., 'Draft', 'Confidential').	No cryptographic proof; just a visual mark.
Digital Signature	Prove the identity of the signer and ensure document integrity.	Provides cryptographic proof; legally binding in many cases.

Your dynamic stamp gets its information from your 'Identity preferences' in Adobe Acrobat. If the name or date is wrong, you need to update your identity details there. Go to your Acrobat preferences, find the 'Identity' section, and correct your name, date, or time settings. The stamp will then use the updated information.

Apply Confidential Stamp

When to use it

AI prompts

How to do it

Glossary

The real tasks

Who does this

FAQ

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