Sample Stamp Generator

Make a diagonal SAMPLE stamp for example documents, templates and mock-ups.

Make this seal your own

Open this template in the free online editor to change the text, fonts, colors and size, then export a transparent PNG or vector SVG.

Customize in editor

At a glance

Shape: Watermark
Ink colour: #B91C1C
Centre element: None
Typeface: Georgia
Ring text: SAMPLE
Border: None

About this seal

A SAMPLE mark tells the reader a document is an illustration — a filled-in example form, a template, a design mock-up — and must not be used or relied on as the real thing. The diagonal overlay makes it impossible to crop away without obviously damaging the page.

Common uses

Filled-in example forms and instructions
Document templates shared with clients
Design mock-ups of certificates and cards
Training materials

How to create it

Open the template — the red diagonal overlay stamp reading “SAMPLE” is pre-applied.
Edit the wording, or add a line underneath for a date, initials or a reference number.
Change the colour if your office uses a different convention — red is the usual choice for this stamp.
Download a transparent PNG (or SVG with Pro).
Place it on a PDF or Word file with the document stamp tools, or print it on labels.

Frequently asked questions

SAMPLE or SPECIMEN — which should I use?

They are largely interchangeable. SPECIMEN is traditional for cheques, banknote-style designs and signature cards; SAMPLE is more common for forms and templates.

Can I place it on every page of a PDF?

Yes — download the stamp and use the PDF stamp tool, or add a text watermark to every page with the PDF watermark tool.

Legal & usage

An office stamp is a status marking, not a signature, certification or official classification. Use it on documents you are entitled to annotate, and do not use it to misrepresent a document's status to others.