ApowerPDF Secure PDF File shortcut alternative

User-friendly, affordable, and packed with different features, DocHub is a healthy and cost-efficient alternative to ApowerPDF. Try it now and learn how to squeeze the maximum of our solution with easy-to-use feature shortcuts.

Aug 6th, 2022

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01. Upload a document from your computer or cloud storage.

02. Add text, images, drawings, shapes, and more.

03. Sign your document online in a few clicks.

04. Send, export, fax, download, or print out your document.

PDF editing simplified with DocHub

Seamless PDF editing

Editing a PDF is as simple as working in a Word document. You can add text, drawings, highlights, and redact or annotate your document without affecting its quality. No rasterized text or removed fields. Use an online PDF editor to get your perfect document in minutes.

Smooth teamwork

Collaborate on documents with your team using a desktop or mobile device. Let others view, edit, comment on, and sign your documents online. You can also make your form public and share its URL anywhere.

Automatic saving

Every change you make in a document is automatically saved to the cloud and synchronized across all devices in real-time. No need to send new versions of a document or worry about losing information.

Google integrations

DocHub integrates with Google Workspace so you can import, edit, and sign your documents directly from your Gmail, Google Drive, and Dropbox. When finished, export documents to Google Drive or import your Google Address Book and share the document with your contacts.

Powerful PDF tools on your mobile device

Keep your work flowing even when you're away from your computer. DocHub works on mobile just as easily as it does on desktop. Edit, annotate, and sign documents from the convenience of your smartphone or tablet. No need to install the app.

Secure document sharing and storage

Instantly share, email, and fax documents in a secure and compliant way. Set a password, place your documents in encrypted folders, and enable recipient authentication to control who accesses your documents. When completed, keep your documents secure in the cloud.

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How to ApowerPDF Secure PDF File

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In this video tutorial, Aurelius teaches three ways to protect digital downloads like PDF documents and media files. Each method has pros and cons, so using a combination is recommended. Method one is using a PDF protection tool like PDF2Go. Visit the website, choose "Protect PDF", upload the file, and set a password for protection. This method is specific to PDF documents.

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Got questions?

Below are some common questions from our customers that may provide you with the answer you're looking for. If you can't find an answer to your question, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

How do I unsecure a secured PDF?

docHub Pro X) Choose the Secure drop down Menu Select Remove Security Page 2 Choose the File drop down menu and select Save As to save the document in a location where you can upload your eFiling document.

How do I make a PDF Secure for free?

Follow these easy steps to create a PDF password: Click the Select a file button above or drag and drop a PDF into the drop zone. Enter a password, then retype it to confirm the password. Click Set password.

Can you make a secure PDF editable?

If your PDF file is protected with a permission password, it will ask for a password to enable editing the PDF file. After entering the correct permission password, click the Edit button on the top toolbar, then you can start to edit the content or insert new text and change font size, color, and more.

Can you make an existing PDF editable?

Click the Edit PDF tool on the right-hand panel. This creates a bounding box around all the editable items in the PDF file. 3. Use editing tools to add new text, edit text, or update fonts using selections from the Format drop-down list.

Can we convert password protected PDF to normal PDF?

Its easy. Just type in the owner password, then opt to remove the PDF security. Now you have an unlocked PDF.

How do I make an editable PDF secured?

Open the protected PDF in docHub. Go to ToolsProtectEncrypt and choose Remove Security, enter the editing password to unlock the PDF. Now, you will be able to edit the secured PDF in docHub.

How can I secure a PDF for free?

Click the Select a file button above or drag and drop a PDF into the drop zone. Enter a password, then retype it to confirm the password. Click Set password. Download the password protected PDF document, or sign in to share it.

How do I email a PDF securely for free?

Use PDF editing software. On the top toolbar, click Tools Protect Encrypt Encrypt with Password. Check the box next to Require a password to open the document. Choose a password in the text block. Select a compatibility encryption level from the drop-down menu (needs to match the receivers version of Acrobat).

Is there a free way to Encrypt a PDF?

PDFEncrypt is a free, open-source native Windows app that allows you to password protect (encrypt) PDF files for free, without purchasing expensive software. PDFEncrypt is a free, open-source utility to encrypt PDF files using standard PDF encryption algorithms.

Is it possible to open an encrypted PDF?

Answer: The encrypted PDF must be opened using a PDF reader program like docHub Reader rather than a web browser viewer. Copy the password highlighted in yellow inside of the initial password email. In your inbox, click the PDF attachment and download the attached PDF to your computer.

See why our customers choose DocHub

Great solution for PDF docs with very little pre-knowledge required.

"Simplicity, familiarity with the menu and user-friendly. It's easy to navigate, make changes and edit whatever you may need. Because it's used alongside Google, the document is always saved, so you don't have to worry about it."

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A Valuable Document Signer for Small Businesses.

"I love that DocHub is incredibly affordable and customizable. It truly does everything I need it to do, without a large price tag like some of its more well known competitors. I am able to send secure documents directly to me clients emails and via in real time when they are viewing and making alterations to a document."

Jiovany A
Small-Business

I can create refillable copies for the templates that I select and then I can publish those.

"I like to work and organize my work in the appropriate way to meet and even exceed the demands that are made daily in the office, so I enjoy working with PDF files, I think they are more professional and versatile, they allow..."

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ApowerPDF Secure PDF File shortcut alternative

PDF editing simplified with DocHub

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How to ApowerPDF Secure PDF File