Restrict editing, copying and printing on a PDF
Set what people can do with your PDF, without uploading it.
Sometimes you want people to read a PDF but not change it, copy its text or print it. PDF permissions let you allow or block each of those actions. This tool sets them in your browser, so the document is never uploaded to apply the restrictions.
How to restrict editing on a PDF
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Add your PDF
Drop in the document you want to restrict.
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Choose permissions
Allow or block printing, copying and editing, and set a password.
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Apply and download
Save the restricted PDF, produced on your device.
Why set permissions locally
Applying restrictions in the browser means the unrestricted document is never uploaded, so you are not exposing the very file you are trying to lock down.
Frequently asked questions
Which actions can I restrict?+
You can allow or block printing, copying text and editing the document, alongside an optional open password.
Are restrictions absolute?+
They are honoured by standard PDF readers. Determined users with specialist tools can sometimes bypass permissions, so treat them as a strong deterrent rather than a guarantee.
Is my file uploaded?+
No. Permissions are set in your browser and the file never leaves your device.
Is it free?+
Yes, with no account.