Protect PDF
Apply permission restrictions to a PDF to control what recipients can do. Set an owner password to prevent printing, copying text, or editing while still allowing viewing.
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Select a PDF file to protect
PDF, DOC/DOCX, XLSX, CSV, PNG, or JPG
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Preview
Preview will be available after you upload the PDF
How to Use
- Upload the PDF.
- Set an owner password.
- Toggle permission flags: printing, copying, editing.
- Click Protect and download.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are PDF permissions truly secure?
PDF permissions are advisory — they are respected by compliant readers but cannot prevent someone with the user password from removing them.
Do I need to set both passwords?
An owner password controls permissions. A user password is required to open the file. You can set either or both.