The Stamp tool can be used to imprint a PDF with an appropriate graphic mark that imitates real stamps, to indicate a document status such as Approved, Experimental, As Is, etc. You can choose a predefined stamp from the list of available ones, or you can create your own stamps.
Soda PDF Stamps
There are default stamps available for you to use.
- Open the Comment Module.
- Click Stamp.
- Choose one from the list.

You will see your mouse icon change.
- Left-click on your PDF and drag your cursor to set the stamp size.
- Release the mouse button to finalize.

You can move your stamp around on your document.
- Go into Edit mode.
- Left-click on your stamp and move it.
You can edit the stamp's opacity and blend mode with the help of the Properties panel.
- Make sure the Edit mode is ON.
- Right-click the stamp and choose Properties.
You can also leave a comment on your stamp.
- Go into View mode.
- Click on your stamp. A window will open.
- Leave your comment in the box.
- You can reply to your comment by clicking on the arrow.
- To delete your comment, click on the trash icon.
Custom Stamps
You can create a stamp from any image.
- Click on Comment.
- Click on Stamp.
- Select Custom.
- Click on the Plus icon.

- Click Browse.
- A Browse Window will open and you can choose the image.

The image will appear in the previewer.
- Add a Stamp Name.
- Click CREATE when you are ready to proceed.

It will now appear under Custom Stamps.

- You can remove the stamp at any time with the X in the top right corner.
Dynamic Stamps
Dynamic stamps are text-based, similar to our default stamps.
- Choose Dynamic Stamp in the Create Stamp window.
- Click on the Plus icon.
- Toggle the switch to decide if the author and date should be visible.
- You can update the Author.
- You can use the Caption section to provide a reason for using this stamp.
- Click the color circle to change it.
- Click here to learn more about choosing custom colors.
- You can shift the Opacity of your stamp by sliding the bar.
- Choose your font settings.
- Click Create to create your stamp.
You can see your stamp appearing under Dynamic Stamps.
- Click the X in the top-right corner to remove the stamp.