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Formstack Sign

Overview

PDFelement is a cloud-based and on-premise PDF editor that assists users in creating, editing, protecting, and signing PDFs across desktop, mobile, and web platforms. The tool allows users to modify PDF content similar to a word processor, incorporating text, images, shapes, and the ability to import and edit layers. Users can also adjust the size, color, and font styles, insert links, and apply watermarks to their documents.

Formstack Sign is a cloud-based digital signature solution that helps businesses track and manage documents such as contracts, invoices, and agreements. Users can incorporate eSignatures into their existing processes by uploading documents in flexible file formats. The solution also facilitates efficient collaboration with multi-participant signing, allowing multiple stakeholders to review and execute documents in a specified order.