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Annotate PDF on iOS - Add Stamps

PDFelement for iOS provides professional document stamping capabilities that go beyond basic markups, offering both predefined and fully customizable digital stamps for efficient document workflows. This feature transforms your mobile device into a complete approval and tracking system with date-aware dynamic stamps.

Stamping Features:

  • Smart dynamic stamps (auto-date/time)
  • Custom stamp creation with graphics/text
  • Cloud stamp libraries for team consistency
  • Full property control (opacity/color/size)
  • Signature stamps for quick approvals

Step 1: Access Stamping Tools

  1. Open document in PDFelement
  2. Navigate to "Fill & Sign" tab
  3. Select "Stamp" tool
  4. Choose from:
    • Standard approval stamps
    • Dynamic date stamps
    • Custom creations
    • Cloud imports
Stamp tool selection
Accessing stamp options

Step 2: Apply Standard Stamps

  1. Select predefined stamp
  2. Tap document for placement
  3. Drag to reposition
  4. Dynamic stamps auto-update dates
Applied stamp example
Placing standard stamps

Step 3: Create Custom Stamps

  1. Go to "Custom" section
  2. Tap "Create" button
  3. Design stamp with:
    • Text fields
    • Graphic elements
    • Color schemes
    • Shape backgrounds
Custom stamp creation
Initiating custom stamp

Step 4: Configure Stamp Details

  1. Enter stamp name
  2. Set dynamic fields (date/time)
  3. Choose base shape
  4. Select color theme
  5. Tap "Done" after preview
Stamp configuration
Defining stamp properties

Step 5: Edit Existing Stamps

  1. Long-press stamp to activate
  2. Access options:
    • "Properties" for styling
    • "Rotate" for angle adjustment
    • "Delete" for removal
Stamp editing options
Modifying placed stamps

Step 6: Customize Stamp Appearance

  1. Select "Properties"
  2. Adjust:
    • Color scheme
    • Size scale
    • Opacity level
    • Border weight
Stamp styling panel
Refining stamp appearance

Step 7: Import Cloud Stamps

  1. Access "Cloud" section
  2. Tap "Import"
  3. Select from:
    • iCloud Drive
    • Dropbox
    • Google Drive
    • OneDrive
  4. Choose stamp file to import
Cloud import interface
Accessing cloud stamp libraries

Workflow Tip: Create department-specific stamp libraries (Legal, Accounting, HR) in your cloud storage for instant access to approved stamps. PDFelement preserves all stamp metadata including creation date and author information for audit trails.