PDFCreator Secure PDF File shortcut alternative

User-friendly, affordable, and packed with different features, DocHub is a healthy and cost-efficient alternative to PDFCreator. 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 PDFCreator Secure PDF File

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The tutorial demonstrates how to use PDFCreator on Windows. PDFCreator allows you to create PDF files from any application with a print option. To create a PDF file, select PDFCreator as the printer and click Print. The tutorial shows how to convert a webpage from Internet Explorer and an image from Paint into PDF files. The process is the same for other applications. The tutorial is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0.

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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 you bypass a secured PDF?

How to unlock a PDF to remove password security: Open the PDF in Acrobat. Use the Unlock tool: Choose Tools Protect Encrypt Remove Security. Remove Security: The options vary depending on the type of password security attached to the document.

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.

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 do I change security settings on a PDF?

Open the PDF in Acrobat. Select Tools Protect Encrypt Remove Security. Your options vary depending on the type of password security attached to the document: If the document has a Document Open password, click OK to remove it from the document.

How do I password protect a PDF in PDFCreator?

How to add passwords and permissions to PDF files: Open a file in Acrobat and choose Tools Protect. Select whether you want to restrict editing with a password or encrypt the file with a certificate or password. Set password or security method as desired. Click OK and then click Save.

How do I make sure a PDF has no virus?

Scanning a PDF for viruses in a hurry. In your internet browser, go to the VirusTotal website. Select the tab for FILE, URL, or SEARCH. The SEARCH option lets you type in a URL, IP address, domain, or file hash. Upload a file, copy and paste a URL, or enter your search terms. View results.

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.

How can I make my PDF secure?

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.

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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"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."

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PDFCreator Secure PDF File shortcut alternative

PDF editing simplified with DocHub

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How to PDFCreator Secure PDF File