File Permissions

Set printing, copying, editing, and commenting restrictions on your PDF documents. Protect sensitive files against unauthorized use while keeping the document free to open without a password.

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Features

Restrict printing entirely or limit it to low-resolution output

Disable text and image copying to prevent content extraction

Control document editing, annotation, and form-filling independently

Set an owner password that locks restrictions without requiring one to open the file

Toggle each permission individually with a clear allowed/restricted indicator

Standard PDF permission encoding compatible with Adobe Acrobat and major readers

Everything happens on your device — files never reach a server

Fully compatible with iOS, Android, and web browsers, free to use

How it works

How It Works

Choose Your PDF

Select the PDF whose permission settings you want to change, or drag & drop it into the interface. Your file stays on your device and is never uploaded anywhere.

Configure Permissions

Toggle printing, copying, editing, annotating, and form-filling permissions one by one. Set an owner password to lock in your restriction choices.

Download the Protected PDF

Download the PDF with your chosen restrictions applied. The permission settings take effect the moment the document is opened, with no password required to view it.

Use Cases

Who Is It For?

Law firms sharing contracts and case files that must not be edited or redistributed

HR teams distributing policy documents that employees can read but not alter

Financial institutions sending statements and reports that should not be copied or printed freely

Educational institutions publishing exam papers or course materials with copying disabled

Authors and publishers distributing review copies or e-books that should not be freely redistributed

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between PDF permissions and password protection?

Password protection determines who can open the document at all. Permissions control what an already-opened document allows — printing, copying, editing, commenting — without requiring a password to view it. The two can be combined.

Do these restrictions work in every PDF reader?

Standard PDF permission flags work in Adobe Acrobat and most compliant readers. However, some third-party readers may ignore the restrictions, so permissions are best treated as a deterrent rather than an absolute guarantee — combine them with password protection for stronger control.

Can I change or remove the permissions later?

Yes. As long as you know the owner password you set, you can re-open the file with this tool and apply new permission settings, or remove restrictions entirely by clearing all toggles and re-encrypting without limits.

Does the recipient need a password to view the PDF?

No. By default, this tool leaves the user password empty so anyone can open and read the document. Only the owner password is set, which controls actions like printing and copying once the file is opened — viewers never see a password prompt.

Your Privacy is Protected

All PDF operations happen on your device. Your documents are never uploaded to our servers.

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