Create custom stamps

Last updated on Oct 22, 2026

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Apply stamps to your PDFs in a few simple steps.

Learn how to create custom stamps using images in Adobe Acrobat.

You can create custom stamps in Acrobat using supported image formats like PDF, JPEG, PSD, AI, and DWG. In Acrobat Reader, only PDF files can be used to create custom stamps.

Select All tools > Add a stamp.

Select Custom stamps > Create from the left pane.

Select Browse, select the file you want to use as a stamp, and then select Open.

Note

The selected file is visible as a preview. For PDFs with multiple pages, scroll to the page you want to use as a stamp and select OK.

In the Create Custom Stamp dialog box, choose an existing category from the dropdown or type a new one, then enter a name for your custom stamp in the Name field.

Create Custom Stamp dialog box open in Adobe Acrobat showing image selection, stamp name, and category fields for adding a custom stamp. — Create a custom stamp by selecting an image, naming your stamp, and choosing or creating a category in the Create Custom Stamp dialog.

Select OK.

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