Archival documents are paper-based documents generated by a company that are classified and stored in places like folders, boxes, and books. Electronic documents are digitally created files that contain visual and graphic media and are shared through electronic means like audio files, tapes, and presentations. The main differences between the two are that archival documents are physical information produced by an entity, while electronic documents are digital files created and stored electronically. However, both aim to generate, receive, and accumulate information and can be validated through signatures or digital signatures.