PDF Permission Password
Set an owner/permissions password on a PDF to control what users can do: restrict printing, copying of text, commenting, or form filling — without preventing them from opening the document.
- 1Upload the PDF you want to add permission restrictions to
- 2Set the owner (permissions) password — this controls the restrictions
- 3Check the restrictions to apply: restrict printing, copying, editing, or annotations
- 4Click 'Apply Permissions' to save the restrictions
- 5Download the PDF — it can be opened normally but with your chosen restrictions active
- Allow viewing but disable printing and copying on a distributed PDF price list
- Prevent copy-paste from a PDF exam paper while still allowing students to open it
- Set permissions so a PDF training manual can be printed but not edited
- Restrict a PDF contract so reviewers can read and annotate but cannot print
Related Tools
Protect PDF
Add an open password to a PDF so recipients must enter it before viewing the document. Set a strong password and the PDF will be unreadable to anyone without it.
Unlock PDF
Remove the open password from a PDF you have legitimate access to. Enter the current password and download an unlocked copy you can share or work with without entering credentials each time.
Encrypt PDF
Apply AES-256 encryption to a PDF for strong file-level security. Specify open and owner passwords to control both access and usage permissions in a single operation.
Decrypt PDF
Remove AES encryption from a PDF using the owner or user password, producing an unencrypted copy. Useful when you need to process a secured PDF with tools that require an unencrypted input.