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Pintu Prajapati
Pintu Prajapati

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Sign & Verify PDFs Like Adobe Reader — Free & Open Source with eMark v1.1.0

eMark v1.1.0 is here, and it’s a game-changer for anyone who needs secure PDF workflows. Already known as a free, open-source PDF signer, eMark now adds full Adobe Reader-style signature verification — making it one of the most complete open-source alternatives for digital document security.

🔑 What’s New

  • PDF Signature Verification — Check validity, trust chain, and integrity of signed PDFs
  • 🎨Adobe-Style Interface — Auto-detect signatures, visual overlays, and click-to-verify
  • 🛡️Enterprise-Grade Security — Certificate validation, timestamping, and trust management
  • 🌙Modern UI — Dark theme, collapsible panels, and smoother UX

🚀 Why It Matters

  • Government & Enterprise Ready — Verify authenticity of contracts, tenders, invoices.
  • Adobe Alternative — Familiar verification experience without vendor lock-in.
  • Open Source & Free — Licensed under AGPL-3.0, community-driven

📸 Screenshots

Signature Verification Interface

Signature Verification Interface

Visual overlay of signature fields with click-to-verify functionality, showing certificate details and validation status.

Dark Theme UI

Dark Theme UI
Dark Theme UI

Modern dark mode interface with collapsible panels for an enhanced user experience.

Verification Result Popup

Verification Result Popup

Popup displaying detailed signature validation results including trust chain and timestamp information.

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Keywords:

  • Free PDF signer
  • Open source PDF signing tool
  • Adobe Reader alternative
  • PDF signature verification
  • Digital signature software

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