DeskSeal Desktop Features

Lightweight Application

DeskSeal is a lightweight digital signing application. The file size of the entire application is less than 3 MB.

Signed documents stored in standard format

Signatures are maintained in PKCS #7 format (industry standard format for digitally signed files). DeskSeal does not use any proprietary formats that restrict the usability and interoperability of signed files. A file that is signed through DeskSeal can be verified through DeskSeal itself or any other utility that is PKCS#7 compliant.

Wizards for Signing and Verification

DeskSeal Desktop has intuitive wizards to guide users through the entire signing and verification process.

Wizards and Interface compliant with Microsoft Standards

The DeskSeal Wizards and interface have been designed to comply with Microsoft standards e.g. no matter where your certificate resides - in the certificate store on your local machine, in a file, or on a smart card, DeskSeal enables you to select and use it to sign documents.

Embedded PDF signatures support

DeskSeal Desktop makes PDF File signing simple. It embeds the digital signature at the predefined location into the PDF document without needing Adobe Acrobat Professional on the user machine.

Also the utility enables to:
• Add Image File – A handwritten signature / Logo to the signature
• Options for Signature Placement
  • Specify page number
  • Choose Alignment for the Signature Placement
  • Specify X-Y margins to place the signature image

The verification of the signature is also simple through Adobe reader just by right clicking the signature block.

Simultaneous listing and display of IE and Netscape Certificates

DeskSeal provides the unique ability for users to view both their IE and Netscape certificates at the time of signing, and select the certificate to sign with.

Ability to view the certificate just before signing a document

When you select a certificate to sign with, you are provided with an option to view the certificate and all associated details to ascertain which certificate you are using.

Signing Confirmation prior to Signing

Digital Signature laws in several countries mandate that users should be presented with a declaration to the effect that they have understood the significance of the electronic signing they are about to perform. DeskSeal Desktop asks for confirmation before signing any document, ensuring understanding and consent of the signer.

Automatic Certificate Validation through CRL (Certificate Revocation List)

The Verification process in DeskSeal automatically performs certificate validation to check the status of the certificate that was used to sign (whether valid, revoked or expired).

Disallows opening/running of executable files like exe and bat to safeguard your computer from possible viruses

On verification of a signed file, DeskSeal allows you to open and view the file. It disallows viewing only in cases of exe, bat and other executable file formats, since files with these extensions could contain viruses.