PDF SealBox: Local PDF Stamp and Seal Tool
PDF SealBox helps you add visible stamps, signature images, approval marks and cross-page seals to PDF files directly in your browser. For common stamping tasks, files are processed locally instead of being uploaded to a remote conversion server.
Built for everyday PDF stamping
A practical browser tool for visible marks, review workflows and privacy-conscious document handling.
Add signature images and approval marks
Apply stamps to selected pages or all pages
Create cross-page seals for multi-page documents
Process common stamping tasks locally in your browser
Windows desktop version in private testing
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Popular PDF Seal and Stamp Workflows
Practical guides for common visible PDF seal, stamp, signature image and privacy-first office workflows.
Add Seal to PDF Online Free
You can add a visible seal to a PDF online free by placing a transparent image on the page and exporting the file.
Add Company Seal to PDF
Add a company seal to a PDF by using a clear seal image, previewing placement, and checking important text before export.
Cross-Page Seal PDF
A cross-page seal splits a visible seal across multiple PDF pages so page continuity can be checked visually.
Add Signature Image to PDF Free
You can add a visible signature image to a PDF for simple office workflows, but it is not a digital signature.
PDF Stamp Tool Online Free
A free online PDF stamp tool can add visible review marks, approval labels, seal images, and signature images to PDF pages.
Common PDF stamping scenarios
Privacy-first PDF stamping
For the browser stamping workflow, PDF files and stamp images are processed in your browser. This helps reduce unnecessary file exposure compared with upload-based PDF tools. The Windows desktop version is currently in private testing. For availability or business use, please contact us.
Browser PDF stamping vs online upload tools
| Tool type | File location | Best for | Limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online upload PDF tools | Remote server | Public or low-risk documents | Not ideal for confidential files |
| Browser-based local PDF tools | User browser | Daily visible stamping tasks | Limited by browser memory and device performance |
| Offline desktop PDF tools | Local computer | Sensitive contracts and internal files | Requires installation |
| Certificate signing services | Trusted signing provider | Legal digital signatures | More complex and usually paid |
What PDF SealBox can and cannot do
PDF SealBox can:
- Add visible stamps to PDF pages
- Add signature images
- Add approval marks
- Add cross-page seals
- Process common stamping tasks locally in the browser
PDF SealBox cannot:
- Provide legal advice
- Replace a qualified electronic signature service
- Verify signer identity
- Act as a certificate authority
- Guarantee that a visible stamp has legal validity in every jurisdiction
PDF stamping FAQ
What is PDF SealBox used for?
PDF SealBox is used to add visible stamps, signature images, approval marks and cross-page seals to PDF files. It is useful for contract circulation, receipt marks, internal approvals, bid documents, finance records and administrative file handling. It adds visible page marks and does not replace certificate-backed digital signatures, notarization or identity verification.
Are my PDFs uploaded to your server?
The regular browser stamping workflow is designed to process PDFs and stamp images locally in your browser whenever possible, instead of sending files to a remote conversion server. The website still needs to load scripts and basic resources. For highly sensitive contracts, financial records, HR files or regulated documents, an offline desktop workflow is usually the safer choice.
Is a visible PDF stamp the same as a digital signature?
No. A visible PDF stamp is an image or text mark placed on the page for human review and office workflows. A digital signature usually involves certificates, hashing, signer identity and tamper detection. If your workflow requires certificate-backed signing, use a compliant electronic signature or digital certificate service.
Can I use my own seal image?
Yes. You can upload your own transparent PNG, JPG or other common image file as the stamp source, then adjust placement, scale, opacity and rotation in the preview. A transparent, high-resolution PNG with clean edges usually gives the best result and keeps the PDF text easier to read.
What image format works best for a stamp?
Transparent PNG is usually the best choice. It avoids the white rectangle that often appears with JPG images and looks cleaner on contracts, invoices, approval forms and scanned pages. JPG can still work, but the background may cover nearby text unless the image has already been prepared carefully.
Can I stamp every page of a PDF?
Yes. You can apply a regular stamp to all pages, selected pages or rule-based page ranges, then check the preview before exporting. For batch stamping, always review the first page, last page, landscape pages, scanned pages and text-heavy pages to make sure important content is not covered.
What is a cross-page seal?
A cross-page seal splits one stamp across page edges so a multi-page document can be checked visually. It is often used for contracts, bid documents, quotations and file bundles. PDF SealBox provides the visible image layout; it does not verify the authenticity or legal effect of a printed document.
Can PDF SealBox work offline?
The web version needs the website to load first and is suited to browser workflows. The Windows desktop version is designed for offline processing after the initial license activation. For documents that must not be uploaded or handled online, the desktop version is usually more appropriate.
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