What is a digital stamp?
A digital stamp is a visual stamp or seal graphic used in electronic documents. It can reproduce information normally shown in a physical rubber stamp, such as a company name, status, date, address or approval label.
Digital vs physical stamp
A physical stamp applies ink to paper. A digital stamp is an image or vector element placed in a digital document.
Digital stamp vs electronic signature
A digital stamp should not automatically be treated as an electronic signature. Electronic-signature requirements may involve identity verification, certificates or other controls that a visual image does not provide.
Common formats
PNG is convenient for everyday documents; SVG and EPS are scalable vector formats; PDF is useful for document exchange; DOCX is useful for Microsoft Word workflows.