Issues with Fillable PDF Electronic Signature Field When Uploading Into Files

We have a fillable PDF employment application that includes a true digital signature field that was created in Adobe Acrobat Pro. In the original file, the signature field exists and functions correctly, but when the PDF is uploaded into HubSpot and then downloaded by users all of the standard form fields such as text, checkboxes, etc., remain editable, but the digital signature field is completely missing. This also happens when downloading the file into Adobe Acrobat Reader and occurs regardless of browser or download method.

I have confirmed that the original file size and the file size after being downloaded from HubSpot remain the same, but that the signature field only disappears after the file is uploaded and downloaded to/ from HubSpot.

Replacing the electronic signature field with a standard fillable text box is not an option for us. How can we resolve this issue so that the elctronic signature field functions properly after the PDF is uploaded onto HubSpot?

Hey @MHoward24,

Welcome to the Community!

I haven’t come across this use case before, but it sounds like it could be expected behavior as HubSpot or other file hosts may not have the same functionality as an external programs like Acrobat. I’m curious, have you attempted confirming with Support? Its possible they could be your best resource in this case as I could find this specifically documented in our KB.

That said, I’m tagging in a few of our top contributors to see if they have any experience with this!

Hey @JWingate2, @SanjayKumar, @evaldas -- do you have any suggestions for @MHoward24 on this?
Thank in advance!

Sam, Community Manager