Batch apply stamp

You can use the Batch Apply Stamp feature in Revu to place the same stamp on multiple PDFs or pages, fast. The stamp appears in the same spot on each page or document. This is handy when you need to mark a set of PDFs or a whole document with a single action.

PDFs don’t need to be open in Revu to add a stamp using this feature. If a PDF is open, Revu applies the stamp but won’t save changes automatically; you’ll need to save manually. If a PDF isn’t open, Revu adds and saves the stamp without opening the file.

The Batch Stamp feature for multiple PDFs is discussed here. There is also a single-PDF version of the Stamp tool.

You can use Batch Apply Stamp on one or more PDFs, a multi-page PDF, or an entire Set.

PDFs don't need to be open in Revu when you run the process. If a document is open in Revu, any changes resulting from the process are made to the document, but the document won't be saved or checked in (if relevant); you must save and check in the document manually. If a document isn't open in Revu, and it isn't checked out/locked by another user, Revu applies and saves the document changes automatically (without opening the document).

To run a batch apply stamp process:

  1. Go to Batch > Apply Stamp.
  2. To use a previously saved batch of PDFs, select Load and select the desired file.

  3. Revu automatically adds active PDFs to the process. To add more PDFs, select Add and use one or more of the following methods:

    • Files: Adds individual files from a network or local drive. Selecting this option causes the Open dialog to appear. Navigate to the appropriate location and select the desired files.
    • Open Files: Adds all files currently open in Revu.
    • Open Set: Adds all files contained in the current Set.
    • Folder: Adds all files in a selected folder on a network or local drive, but not files contained in any of its subfolders. Selecting this option causes the Select Folder dialog to appear. Navigate to the desired folder and select it.
    • Folder and Subfolders: Adds all files in a selected folder on a network or local drive as well as all files within any of its subfolders. Selecting this option causes the Select Folder dialog to appear. Navigate to the desired folder and select it.
  4. By default, any document in the Files list will be affected. To remove a document from the Files list, select it then select Remove.

  5. To specify which pages of a PDF will be processed, select it, then select the Pages menu and select one of the following options:

    • All Pages: Sets the range to all pages.
    • Current: Sets the range to the current page only.
    • Custom: Sets the range to a custom value. When you select this option, replace any text left in the field with the page or pages to be printed directly. To enter a custom range:
      • Use a dash between page numbers to define those two pages and all pages in between.
      • Use a comma to define pages that are separated.

      For example: 1-3, 5, 9 will include pages 1, 2, 3, 5 and 9.

    • Current View: Limits the process to the current zoom.
    • Even Pages: Limits the process to only even pages.
    • Odd Pages: Limits the process to only odd pages.
    • Landscape Pages: Limits the process to only landscape-oriented pages.
    • Portrait Pages: Limits the process to only portrait-oriented pages.

    First Page: Limits the process to just the first page of the document.

    Last Page: Limits the process to just the last page of the document.

  6. To save this batch for future use, select Save and save the batch to a local or network drive.
  7. Select the stamp to apply from the Stamp list. A preview of the selected stamp is shown in the viewport to the right and file data is populated below. By default, the last stamp applied using this process is pre-selected.
    • The stamps available in this list depend on the current Location. Select the menu button to the right of the Location to select a different source folder.
  8. Adjust any of these options if needed::
    • Blend Mode: Change how colors in the stamp blend with your PDF.
    • Opacity: Set how transparent the stamp is.
    • Lock: Lock the stamp to prevent edits.
    • Rotation: Rotates the stamp clockwise by the number of degrees indicated. Use the arrows to the right to increment by 15 degrees or manually enter a rotation value.
    • Scale: Determines the size of stamp, as a percentage of the stamp's default size. Use the arrows to the right to increment by 10 percent or manually enter a scale.
  9. Set the Stamp Position:
    • Anchor: Set an anchor point by clicking one of the boxes in the grid.
    • X and Y: Enter displacement values as appropriate. This will place the stamp that distance from the anchor point along the X and/or Y axis.
  10. There is an opportunity to edit the selected stamp from this screen, but be aware that doing so will cancel the Batch Stamp process and all current settings will be lost. To edit the selected stamp, click Edit. The Batch Stamp process is canceled and the stamp is opened in Revu.
  11. Select OK. The stamp is placed in the selected documents.

Related topics

Stamp Tool

Editing Stamps