Out of the various document formats that are used around the world, PDF is, by far, the most popular one among business professionals. It is the standard for storing and distributing vital business information for a number of reasons. The layout and formatting are preserved on any device or platform, and its size is smaller compared to other formats, to name a few.
That’s not where the benefits end, though. Many business and government agencies turned to PDF because they can handle and sign important documents right on their computers. Needless to say, it’s more convenient to sign and send a PDF than a hard copy.
The downside? You need a dedicated PDF tool to sign PDF documents and not all of them are advanced enough to offer these functionalities.
The good news? We have just the right tool for the job – Able2Extract Professional 14, the latest version of the PDF converter and editor developed by Investintech.
The all-new Able2Extract Professional 14 comes with a PDF signature tool that enables users to add electronic and digital signatures to PDFs with just a few clicks. Read on as we explain how to do it.
How to Add an Electronic Signature to PDF
To add an electronic signature to your PDF document with Able2Extract Professional 14 follow the steps below:
- Open your PDF in Able2Extract Professional 14
- Click on the pen icon to open the signature tool panel
- Click on the Choose Signature icon
- Check the Add Signature Image option
- Click on the Create button
- Type in your signature (optionally you can draw or import a signature image)
- Click on Sign and apply your signature
Your PDF is signed and ready in just a few seconds. Follow on to learn how to add a valid digital signature to your PDFs.
How to Add a Digital Signature to PDF
Digital signatures are used to further secure important documents such as client contracts. PDF files signed with digital certificates can be verified by the receiver. This way, you can check if the signature is valid or if any changes were made to the document after it was signed.
The process of adding a digital signature is the same as for adding an electronic one with theaddition of one extra step. After you’ve created your signature, you need to check the Digitally Sign a Document box and choose the relevant certificate before applying the signature.
Besides being able to sign PDFs with electronic and digital signatures, Able2Extract Professional 14 has a number of other PDF functionalities that can significantly speed up any document workflow. We already covered some of them in our previous review. If you want to check it out, you can do so here
