In Drake Accounting, you have the option to import an image file for the E-signature option. File types that are allowed to be imported for an E-signature are .bmp, .gif, .jpg, and .png.

It may be necessary to resize the image in case the signature file either shows too small or too large when you view the check. The best way to resize one of your image files is to make the sizing adjustments in Microsoft Paint.

Save a copy of the original image to a location on your computer that you can easily find. Keep the original unchanged, in case you need to start over.

• Check the size of the original image before you start. Right click on the image file and select Properties from the drop list, and then click the Details tab, where the image dimensions in pixels should be listed. You also may be able to read the dimensions from the tooltip that appears if you point to the image file icon in Windows Explorer.

• Be aware that resizing usually degrades the image. Multiple resizing of the same image may render it unusable.

To resize the signature image using Paint:

Open the image in Paint by right clicking on the image file in Windows Explorer. From the drop list select Open With, then select Paint. In Paint, click Resize. Change the Horizontal and Vertical percentage to resize the image. Save the file to keep changes.