Resize a signature to 6x2cm at 300 DPI.
Application forms that require a scanned signature usually specify an exact size - 6cm x 2cm is one of the more common signature dimensions, distinct from the photo itself.
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Try Free Resume Builder Try Free Invoice BuilderA signature is a much wider, shorter shape than a photo - resizing it with the same crop tool used for photos would distort the proportions. This tool pads instead of stretching, keeping the signature legible.
No - the tool pads the canvas to fit the target size rather than stretching the signature itself out of proportion.
A plain white background gives the cleanest result - avoid lined paper or colored backgrounds.