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Free PDF Password Protector

Version: 9.0

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Free PDF Password Protector helps you to instantly password protect your PDF file and prevent others from copying, editing, printing etc

With a click of button, you can use this PDF Password Locker to protect any of your sensitive/private PDF documents.

You can also use Advaned Settings to specify PDF encryption type (RC4, AES) based on target security level and compatibility.

In addition to this, it also helps you set restrictions to prevent others from Printing, Copying or Editing of target PDF file. Also you can set 'Owner or Permission Password' to stop anyone from removing these restrictions.

For more benefits like folder operation, command-line, automation, portable version etc.
Download PDF Password Protector Pro

'Free PDF Password Protector' works on both 32-bit & 64-bit platforms starting from Windows Vista to Windows 11 version.

 
Features
  • Password Protect or Lock PDF file with a click of button
  • Lock PDF file with Password (User and Permission Password)
  • Supports all versions of PDF files (v1.0 to 2.0)
  • Supports all the PDF Encryption methods - RC4, AES (128-bit, 256-bit)
  • Protect PDF file with restrictions to prevent copying, editing, printing etc
  • Advanced Settings to customize various PDF protection options
  • Right click context menu to quickly password protect PDF file
  • Very easy to use with simple GUI application
  • Support for local Installation and uninstallation of the software
 
PDF Password Secrets
A protected PDF Document may have 2 kind of Passwords. User Password (Open Passwrod) & Owner Password (Permission Password).

User Password: It is required to open the protected or secure PDF file.

Owner Password: Owner password is protect the restrictions (Copying, Printing, Signing, Editing) imposed on the PDF file. These restrictions are protected with so called Owner Password so that no one else can change it.

Generally you can protect your sensitive PDF files with normal password (user/document open password).

However if you want to set advanced restrictions such as copying/printing etc then you also need to set 'Owner Password' to prevent anyone removing these restrictions. You can easily set these restrictions along with password using 'Advanced Settings' dialog in PDF Password Protector.

 
 
Installation & Uninstallation
Free PDF Password Protector comes with Installer so that you can install it locally on your system for regular usage. It has intuitive setup wizard which guides you through series of steps in completion of installation.
At any point of time, you can uninstall the product using the Uninstaller located at following location (by default)
[Windows 32 bit]
C:\Program Files\SecurityXploded\InstantPDFPasswordProtector

[Windows 64 bit]
C:\Program Files (x86)\SecurityXploded\InstantPDFPasswordProtector
 
 
How to Use?
Free PDF Password Protector is easy to use with its simple & attractive GUI interface. 

Here are the brief usage details
  • Launch Free PDF Password Protector after the installation.
  • Select the PDF file to be protected either by clicking on Browse button or dropping PDF file
  • Next set the password for this PDF file
  • You can also set advanced restrictions (such as Copying/Editing/Printing) by clicking on 'Advanced Settings' dialog as shown in screenshot 2 below
  • Finally click on 'Protect PDF File' to password protect PDF document
  • On success, password protected PDF file will be opened automatically
Now with version v2.0 onwards, you can just right click on any PDF file and password protect it as shown in the screenshot 3 below.
 
Screenshots
Screenshot 1: 'Free PDF Password Protector' locking pdf file with the password
 
 
Screenshot 2: Advanced Settings dialog to easily set special restrictions and owner password to PDF file
 
 
Screenshot 3: Right click context menu to quickly select and password protect any PDF file with just a click.
 
 
Release History
Version 9.0 :  25th Sep 2023
New 2023 release with enhanced PDF password protector engine. Also comes with new installer & updated OS functions
 
Version 8.0 :  24th Apr 2022
Mega 2022 edition supporting new Windows 11 platform. Also dropping support for Windows XP. Now it comes with improved PDF engine for faster PDF password operations.
 
Version 7.0 :  20th May 2021
New 2021 edition with enhanced PDF password engine with faster & better password protection operations.
 
Version 6.0 :  8th Sep 2020
Major 2020 edition with new faster PDF password protection engine, enhanced GUI interface, right click context menu for Windows 10 & more
 
Version 5.0 :  7th July 2017
Mega 2017 edition featuring new Installer for local installation & un-installation
 
Version 4.0 :  7th July 2016
Major 2016 edition with improved Installer/Un-installer screen. Also fixed the context menu problem in Windows 10..
 
Version 3.0 :  20th Aug 2105
Major release with support for new Windows 10 as well as latest Adobe Acrobat Reader DC version. Also fixed the sizing problem with higher resolution computers.
 
Version 2.0 :  14th Apr 2015
Mega version with support for right click context menu to easily Password Protect selected PDF file. Also integrated Uninstaller into Windows Add/Remove Programs.
 
Version 1.0 :  30th Dec 2014
First public release of Free PDF Password Protector
 
 
Disclaimer
Free PDF Password Protector is not a hacking or cracking tool. It can only help you to protect or lock pdf file to prevent any unauthorize usage.
Read complete License & Disclaimer terms here.
 
 
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FREE Download Free PDF Password Protector v9.0

License : Freeware
Platform: Windows 11,10,8,7,Vista (32-bit/64-bit)

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