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User-friendly, affordable, and packed with different features, DocHub is a healthy and cost-efficient alternative to Readdle PDF Expert. 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 Readdle PDF Expert Protect PDF from Copying

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This video tutorial demonstrates how to protect a PDF file from copying, editing, or printing without using DocHub or Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. The focus is on limiting permissions to prevent unauthorized copying, editing, or printing of the document. The video shows how to restrict these actions in a PDF file using Adobe Acrobat Reader or another PDF viewer.

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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 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.

How do I lock a PDF PDF Expert?

How to password protect a PDF on Mac: Download PDF Expert for free. Open the file you wish to lock with a password. Click File at the top left of the screen. Select Set Password. Enter and verify your password. Make sure you pick a strong one! Click Set to apply the changes.

Why cant I password protect a PDF?

1 Correct answer. Go to File - Properties - Security and select Password Security under Security Method. Select your settings, enter your password, and youre done.

Can you put a lock on documents?

First, open the Office document you would like to protect. Click the File menu, select the Info tab, and then select the Protect Document button. Click Encrypt with Password. Enter your password then click OK.

How do I password protect 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 stop a PDF from being exported?

From Within docHub Click the Tools pane then the Protection panel in docHub. Choose Encrypt, then click the option to Encrypt With Password. From the Permissions pane, you can check boxes that will disable copying, editing and printing.

How do I lock a PDF document?

Open the PDF and choose Tools Protection Encrypt Encrypt with Password 6. If you receive a prompt, click Yes to change the security. 7. Select Require A Password To Open The Document, then type the password in the corresponding field.

How do I convert a PDF to a non editable PDF?

On Windows, just right-click your PDF and select Properties Read-only OK. On a Mac computer, the process is a little more complex. Select the PDF and click File Get Info. You can then set access rights under the Sharing Permissions tab.

How do I make a PDF non editable PDF Expert?

Steps to Make PDF Read-only in iPhone and iPad: Open the PDF Expert app, and then select to open the PDF file you want to make read-only. Locate the Protect tool in the app and set up a password. Save the settings, and the PDF will be encrypted with the password making it read-only.

How do I make a PDF non editable on a Mac?

How to make a PDF non editable in docHub Reader and assign permissions: Go to File ➙ Open and choose the PDF youd like to work with. Click Tools ➙ Protection ➙ Encrypt. Check Encrypt all document contents

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

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