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I have a pdf that needs to be signed with a facsimile signature, and I have the signature as a jpg file, but could convert it to a different format. I would like to overlay the signature onto the pdf document. The signature jpg is black on white, and I would like the white background to be transparent so as to not obscure the original pdf. Can this be done (hints requested please)?

Al

Hi vesper,

Thanks for the post - I'm afraid that we cannot do this, it would require a dedicated image editor, in order to have the white background be transparent and leave the actual signature untouched. I would recommend taking a look at this article here, for instructions creating a transparent signature stamp:
https://www.pdf-xchange.com/knowled ... ture-stamp

If you want to use this image as an actual digital signature, then you would need to create a new digital signature, then either clone + edit, or edit, one of the templates and choose the "Custom Icon" Option.

- To create a signature, go to Edit --> Preferences --> Signatures --> Creations and Appearance [More] --> Manage Digital Signature Appearances

HTH!

Thanks Will. I'll work my way through this technique...

Wonderful. I've got it!

Awesome, glad to hear it Let us know if you need anything else

Will - Tracker Supp wrote:Hi vesper,

Thanks for the post - I'm afraid that we cannot do this, it would require a dedicated image editor, in order to have the white background be transparent and leave the actual signature untouched. I would recommend taking a look at this article here, for instructions creating a transparent signature stamp:
https://www.pdf-xchange.com/knowled ... ture-stamp

If you want to use this image as an actual digital signature, then you would need to create a new digital signature, then either clone + edit, or edit, one of the templates and choose the "Custom Icon" Option.

- To create a signature, go to Edit --> Preferences --> Signatures --> Creations and Appearance [More] --> Manage Digital Signature Appearances

HTH!

I used the Irfanview image tool to turn my jpg signature into a transparent something else (.gif or .png or ...) and all is great! I even turned the sig into blue (as in blue ink) to make it more resemble a blue pen signature. When you 'sign' a document with the resulting stamp, be sure to flatten comments so the signature image can't be lifted (easily) and used elsewhere...

Thanks Vesper

The Editor has a feature "Signature and Initials" (Document -> Signatures and Initials). When an image is added as signature there, the background is automatically removed from the image. Also, the Editor shows a notification if there are unflattened signatures, and flattens them automatically on document save.

I'm using a transparent png signature stamp on a document, but it refuses to flatten using flatten comments. Never had this problem before, until now (Editor Plus ver 6.0 build 317.0). Any ideas as to why I can still edit the content on a flattened pdf?

EDIT:

Please read duplicate topic for an answer.

https://www.pdf-xchange.com/forum3 ... 62&t=29707

Sorry I duped this, I couldn't find a means to delete it, before starting a new thread.

Thanks Willy