VARAKPDF Signatures: Drawn, Typed and Certificate Signatures
Understand the difference between visible signatures and certificate-based signing.
The short answer
A drawn or typed signature is primarily a visible mark placed on a document. Certificate-based signing uses a digital certificate and serves a different technical purpose. Requirements vary by organization and jurisdiction.
How VARAK approaches it
VARAK supports drawn or typed signatures across its workflow, and the Mac product documentation also lists certificate signatures using .p12 and .pfx files.
What to verify before sharing the result
PDF workflows can affect layout, fonts, recognition and document integrity. Review the saved file against the original, especially when the document contains financial, legal or identity information.
Related product information
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