CleverPDF Secure PDF File shortcut alternative

User-friendly, affordable, and packed with different features, DocHub is a healthy and cost-efficient alternative to CleverPDF. 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.

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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 CleverPDF Secure PDF File

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In this video tutorial, the presenter, David, demonstrates how to protect a PDF file from copying, editing, or printing without using DocHub or Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. He uses a PDF file created in a previous tutorial and shows how to limit permissions to prevent copying, editing, and printing. The viewer is guided through different functionalities of the PDF viewer, including copying and printing options. David emphasizes the importance of restricting access to the document to maintain its integrity.

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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 can I Encrypt a PDF File for free?

In Preview, open the PDF file you want to encrypt. Select File and then Export. Click Encrypt, select a password, and then retype it to verify. Click Save.

How do I Encrypt and decrypt a PDF?

Drag and drop your document in the PDF Password Remover. Confirm that you have the right to the file and click Unlock PDF!. The decryption process should start right away. Modify your PDF further, or click Download File to save the unlocked PDF.

How do I Encrypt a PDF in WPS?

How to encrypt a PDF file Open the PDF file with WPS Office. Click theProtectbutton on the top menu bar Encryptbutton. In the pop-upEncryptioninterface, checkSet the open passwordorSet password of editing and extractingas needed. ClickConfirm.

How can I Encrypt a PDF for free?

First, open the document, click on the Info tab, Protect Document, and then Encrypt with Password. File archiver programs like WinRAR can be useful when you need to to password protect several PDFs.

How do I Encrypt a PDF in Windows 10 for free?

Follow these easy steps to password protect a PDF in Windows 10: Navigate to the Acrobat online password protection page from any browser. Click the Select a file button or drag and drop a PDF into the drop zone. Create and enter a password, then retype it to confirm the password. Click Set Password.

How do I encrypt a PDF in QPDF?

Encrypting PDF files with free command line tools qpdf --encrypt PASSWORD PASSWORD 256 -- input.pdf output.pdf. qpdf --encrypt PASSWORD PASSWORD 256 --modify=none -- input.pdf output.pdf. --encrypt user-password owner-password key-length [ restrictions ] -- pdftk input.pdf output output.pdf userpw PASSWORD.

How do I break an encrypted PDF?

Fix 1. Unlock Encrypted PDF Without Password via docHub Open the encrypted or locked PDF file in docHub. Click File and open Properties. Now, click on Permission Details and open the Security tab. Click on the Remove Password in Security Method menu. Save the PDF file and now access the file.

Can you bypass a password protected PDF?

Give the PDF file a new name if you want, select a location where you want to save the PDF, such as the Desktop, and then click Save. This will save the PDF file as an unprotected PDF file without any password. In this way, you remove the Permissions password from the PDF file.

Can you password protect a PDF with free docHub?

Add a password to docHub (pdf) Open the PDF and choose Tools Protect Encrypt Encrypt with Password. If you receive a prompt, click Yes to change the security. Select Require a Password to Open the Document, then type the password in the corresponding field.

How do you decrypt a PDF File?

How to unlock a PDF to remove password security: Open the PDF in Acrobat. Use the Unlock tool: Choose Tools Protect Encrypt Remove Security.

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CleverPDF Secure PDF File shortcut alternative

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