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Typed and drawn signatures are visual elements
Typed, drawn, and uploaded signature marks become visible PDF page content. Their appearance may communicate approval, but appearance alone does not cryptographically bind a signer identity to the file.
Nexynto Sign PDF supports these browser-local visual methods.
Digital signatures use cryptography
Certificate-backed digital signatures can detect document changes and can associate signing keys with certificate information. Their assurance depends on certificate validation, key custody, identity procedures, timestamping, and organizational policy.
A signature image placed on a page does not become a digital signature merely because the output is a PDF.
Choose based on the real requirement
Ask what evidence, identity assurance, retention, and validation your process actually requires before selecting a tool.
| Method | Useful for | Does not provide by itself |
|---|---|---|
| Typed visual mark | Clear names and routine approvals | Identity or integrity validation |
| Drawn or uploaded mark | Familiar handwritten appearance | Certificate evidence |
| Certificate-based signature | Integrity and certificate workflows | Automatic legal suitability in every jurisdiction |
Put the workflow into practice
Create a visual signature, place it with initials or dates on the required pages, and review every mark before exporting the signed copy.
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Clear answers before you sign
Is a typed signature the same as a digital signature?
No. A typed signature is visual page content; a digital signature uses cryptographic signing data.
Does drawing prove who signed?
The drawing alone does not verify identity.
Which method does Nexynto support here?
The current tool supports visual typed, drawn, and uploaded marks.