Hi All!
Does anyone know how to lock a PDF from editing when exporting in that format?
Thanks!
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Hi All!
Does anyone know how to lock a PDF from editing when exporting in that format?
Thanks!
Probably needs to be done in Acrobat or a third party PDF editing app.
Ok thanks for the feedback! Much appreciated!
Have a look at PDF Export Options > Advanced Settings > Security.
Tick Apply security.
Under document Encryption & Permissions Password, select your encryption type (use 128-bit RCA) and add a Password.
Then untick Modification.
Acorn
Will this require a password for someone to read the document? I think the question involved editing the document.
I did not know that.
Thanks guys! I didn't know any of that. Appreciated!
When I try this Acorn, none of the security options are available. Is there a restriction on the type of PDF export. The file I tried is set for PDF/X-4
PDF/X files cannot be password protected according to specification.
That explains that then.
But works for PDF 1.3 through 1.7. PDF/X wasn't raised in OP request.
Acorn
PDF XChange Viewer is free and will add a password when you save.
Download is URL is https://www.tracker-software.com/pro...xchange-viewer
How to password protect using PDF XChange URL is https://www.tracker-software.com/kno...s-to-documents
It's been a while since I've used XChange, but it has far more options than the Adobe offering.
I use PDF XChange Editor FREE version, as I've not had a need for any of the PRO features. Great software ... I do however, find that TRACKER SOFTWARE is an unfortunate choice of name ...
The name, Tracker Software, might be unfortunate in this day and age. But it wasn't back in the day. I first purchased software from them in the early/mid 1990s. They made PDF routines for, among other programming languages, Clarion Software (later renamed Topspeed). It was great PDF software for rapid development (4G) applications.
Ah, them were the days. Still have several robust applications out and about.
Mike