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Digital signatures provide a secure and verifiable way to sign documents electronically while maintaining legal validity.
A digital signature is a mathematical scheme for verifying the authenticity of digital messages or documents. It provides proof that the message was created by a known sender and was not altered in transit.
Digital signatures use cryptographic techniques to ensure: authenticity (verified sender identity), integrity (content hasn't changed), and non-repudiation (sender cannot deny sending it).
In most countries, digital signatures are legally binding and carry the same weight as handwritten signatures when they meet certain technical requirements (like using certificate-based IDs).
Digital signatures are widely used for contracts, tax filings, legal documents, software distribution, financial transactions, and anywhere document authenticity is critical.
The system creates a unique digital fingerprint (hash) of your document, which is then encrypted with your private key. Recipients can verify it using your public key.
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Find answers to common questions about digital signatures and our generator tool
An electronic signature is any electronic process that indicates acceptance of an agreement or record, while a digital signature is a specific type that uses cryptographic authentication to verify the signer's identity and ensure document integrity.
Digital signatures provide higher security and are typically legally binding in more jurisdictions.
Yes, in most countries including the United States (ESIGN Act), European Union (eIDAS), and many others, digital signatures are legally valid and carry the same weight as handwritten signatures when properly implemented.
Properly implemented digital signatures are extremely secure. They use public key infrastructure (PKI) technology that creates a unique digital fingerprint for each document. Any alteration to the document after signing invalidates the signature.
Our generator allows you to download your signature in multiple formats including PNG, JPG, SVG for images, and PDF for documents. For cryptographic signatures, we support P7S and other standard formats.
For basic image-based signatures, yes - you can reuse the same signature image. However, for maximum security and legal validity, we recommend creating unique cryptographic signatures for each document.
Our system provides verification tools that check the signature's cryptographic hash and timestamp. For certificate-based signatures, you can verify through the issuing certificate authority.
No, you can create unlimited signatures with our free tool. For advanced features like batch processing or enterprise-level security, we offer premium plans.