Using Photoshop to Make a Seal May Look “Convenient”—But It’s Illegal! Choose the Unified Physical–Digital Seal for Secure Use
Publish Time: 2025-12-26
Recently, online platforms have been flooded with videos such as “Create a company seal in three minutes with Photoshop” or “One-click electronic seal generators.”Some commenters even express excitement: “No need to follow procedures anymore—I can just make one myself!”Behind this apparent convenience lies a serious legal risk.Today, we must issue a clear warning: forging seals with Photoshop is illegal.Enterprises and individuals seeking both convenience and security should choose legally registered Unified Physical–Digital Seals.Does PS-Made Seals Really “Save Time”? Beware of Legal ConsequencesChinese law clearly stipulates penalties for seal forgery.Even if a forged seal is used only for routine documents, once identified as “seal forgery,” the offender may face administrative penalties or even criminal liability.More seriously, if a forged seal is misused by others, leading to contractual disputes or financial losses, the responsible party may also bear joint liability.A recent case involving a senior executive of a listed company illustrates this risk:The executive forged company seals using his position for personal gain and signed contracts with clients.What seemed like a temporary convenience resulted in severe legal punishment.True Convenience Comes with True SecurityFor genuine convenience and security in seal usage, choose legally compliant Unified Physical–Digital Seals, certified by the Third Research Institute of the Ministry of Public Security, with the following core advantages:Public Security Registration:Electronic seals issued by the Shenzhen Branch of the National Electronic Seal Management and Service Platform come with official registration certificates from the Third Research Institute of the Ministry of Public Security, ensuring authority and credibility.Legal Validity:Fully compliant with the 2005 Electronic Signature Law and legally equivalent to physical seals.High Security:Powered by national cryptographic algorithms, blockchain technology, and public security digital certificates, ensuring tamper resistance and preventing forgery.Nationwide Mutual Recognition:Documents signed with Unified Physical–Digital Seals can be verified online via the Third Research Institute of the Ministry of Public Security(https://www.trimps.ac.cn/gass/index.html) and the Shenzhen Branch of the National Electronic Seal Management and Service Platform (https://www.wdtyz.com/).
True convenience should never come at the cost of legality.Whether for enterprises or individuals, secure seal usage is a serious matter.Choosing a public-security-registered Unified Physical–Digital Seal reflects respect for the law and responsible protection of one’s own rights and interests.
