FAQ Can I lock an image?

[alweiss]

I've gotten tired of getting a document, printing it out, signing it, and scanning it back in. So, what I have done is scan in my signature. Then when I get a document, all I have to do is Add an Image to put my signature in the right place.

Now, here's the problem... If I send it on to someone, it looks like they can remove my signature (image). Even if I set the Properties to Locked, it looks like the next person can uncheck the Lock box and delete it.

Is there any way of making this permanent, so that no one (or at least no one but me) can remove or modify it?

[cherry]

Hi alweiss,

The image added by Foxit Reader is located at the annotation layer. In this case, we have to install Foxit PhantomPDF then set the 'Modify documents' in document restrictions to be Not Allowed. Or use 'Flatten Page' under 'Organize' menu to make the signature at the document layer and it should not be deleted by others.

[alweiss]

So, let me make sure I've got this right... The answer is that I can not do this using the free program(s). If so, that's OK. You folks provide a great service and I love the Foxit Reader.

[richell_huang]

So, let me make sure I've got this right... The answer is that I can not do this using the free program(s). If so, that's OK. You folks provide a great service and I love the Foxit Reader.

Yes, exactly.