SmartDocuments Secure PDF File shortcut alternative

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

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In this video tutorial, Aurelius discusses three ways to protect digital downloads such as PDF documents and media files. Each method has its own pros and cons, so using multiple methods is recommended for better security. Method one involves using a PDF protection tool like PDF2Go by selecting the Protect PDF option on their website, uploading the file, and setting a password for protection.

Got questions?

Here 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.

Why is my PDF showing secured?

It means the file is protected in some way, there are restrictions on what you can do with it. If you receive a PDF that is protected by security features, you may need a password to open the document.

How do I make a PDF secured?

One-click option to protect a PDF with a password Choose File Protect Using Password. Alternatively, you can choose Tools Protect Protect Using Password. Select if you want to set the password for Viewing or Editing the PDF.

How do I remove security restrictions on a 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.

How do you check if a PDF is safe?

Using your computers basic docHub Reader software, you can determine the security settings of any PDF file. Double-click on the PDF file that you want to open. docHub Reader or Acrobat should open automatically. Click on the File menu. Click Properties. A new window opens on screen. Click the Security tab.

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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Teacher

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..."