PAdES (PDF Advanced Electronic Signature)

PAdES, or PDF Advanced Electronic Signature, is a standard designed to enhance the security and reliability of electronic signatures in PDF documents. It ensures that when you sign a document digitally, the signature is legally binding and verifiable, making it impossible to alter the signed content without detection. PAdES integrates features like timestamping and certificate verification to prove the authenticity of the signature and the document. This makes it suitable for formal transactions, ensuring that digital signatures carry the same legal weight as traditional handwritten signatures in many jurisdictions.