Anyone knows the free tools to secure the PDF file

Jassim · 02-23-2009, 07:39 AM

Hey, Just curious to know how to secure any PDF file by disabling the options like taking print out, copying the content, taking snap shots. And adding password to edit the document.

Quick replies will be really appreciated.

radhika · 02-23-2009, 08:52 AM

There is no any external tool for securing already created pdf. Those features will be seen in your pdf creating software itself (if the software comes with it)

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Ivancho · 02-23-2009, 09:04 AM

I dont thing their is any free currentlly. I was search for the same thing 2 months ago but can't find

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hitman22 · 02-23-2009, 09:08 AM

i have no idea

Sam101 · 02-23-2009, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jassim

Hey, Just curious to know how to secure any PDF file by disabling the options like taking print out, copying the content, taking snap shots. And adding password to edit the document.

Quick replies will be really appreciated.

As said here in a post above, you have to use a tool to create the pdf file, while creating it, you can select various options (password protection, preventing printing, etc). You can use PrimoPDF to convert your MS Office docs to pdfs that can be protected.
Hope this info helps.

Quentin · 02-23-2009, 09:17 AM

Password protect when you create it.

Obviously is only low level as the password can be shared around.

Lets face it if Bill Gates with all his millions can't fully secure windows then we have no chance.

Its just a part of the digital world.

A password just protects it from the honest people.

Quentin

TrafficGuy Claude · 02-23-2009, 09:19 AM

You can use the FREE software OpenOffice to do this. You just need to go to File >> Export As PDF >> Security and all of the options are there to protect your PDF.

Download it here: OpenOffice.org - The Free and Open Productivity Suite

visitsingapore · 02-23-2009, 09:28 AM

I used to use this:

pdf 995: create PDF documents easily for free

Not sure suitable for you?

tj · 02-23-2009, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jassim

Hey, Just curious to know how to secure any PDF file by disabling the options like taking print out, copying the content, taking snap shots. And adding password to edit the document.

Quick replies will be really appreciated.

Send the pdf over and I put in the pw for you and disable the options.

Timo

WinsonYeung · 02-23-2009, 09:48 AM

open office can do the job for you, it's free too

Jassim · 02-23-2009, 10:03 AM

Hey guys, Thanks for every one. I really appreciate all.

Annabelle · 02-23-2009, 10:45 AM

To do this I use 'Writer' which is Open Office's word processor like Microsoft's Word - only free!

My favourite version of Open Office is the Novell Distro.

stoica · 02-23-2009, 10:48 AM

take a look at SDR Locker
"SDR Locker will help you secure your documents, images, ebooks, webpages and movies. You can create a time-limited version of your projects that will help you sell/distribute them with ease.
You have the possibility to implement a series of features that will make your products bullet-proof. With just a few clicks you can create an executable from any local file or directory with files."
you can find it on: www.sodevrom.net

tj · 02-23-2009, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lewis Turner

Why don't you just share with the community here how your going to do it and save yourself that hassle??

I do it with Acrobat.

Timo

lavaleekathy · 02-24-2009, 10:51 PM

Password protection via Open Office when you create it is a great solution. Bear in mind that its only a low level security, but very efficient in the short term. Password protection tends to protect it from the honest people. Hope this helps you!

Adam Bshero · 02-24-2009, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lavaleekathy

Password protection via Open Office when you create it is a great solution. Bear in mind that its only a low level security, but very efficient in the short term. Password protection tends to protect it from the honest people. Hope this helps you!

I was about to say this... I use open office to export as a pdf. You can set all that in security.

IMChick · 02-24-2009, 11:32 PM

Use Acrobat (or outsource it to have it done) or Open Office. They both can do low level security. The next question is, what are you trying to accomplish by doing this. Is it something that is going viral and you want to protect it, or is it a bit of overkill.

twannahiga · 02-25-2009, 12:00 AM

I've used pdf995.com regularly, as this a great reliable source for continuous creation and security. Have used the aforementioned open office as well, which is very reliable and security conscious! Good to go either way!

02-23-2009, 07:39 AM	#1
Jassim HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 160 Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Anyone knows the free tools to secure the PDF file Hey, Just curious to know how to secure any PDF file by disabling the options like taking print out, copying the content, taking snap shots. And adding password to edit the document. Quick replies will be really appreciated.

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radhika Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Jamaica. Posts: 2,405 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 71 Thanked 135 Times in 109 Posts	Re: Anyone knows the free tools to secure the PDF file There is no any external tool for securing already created pdf. Those features will be seen in your pdf creating software itself (if the software comes with it) .
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Ivancho Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Posts: 780 Thanks: 2 Thanked 309 Times in 55 Posts Contact Info	Re: Anyone knows the free tools to secure the PDF file I dont thing their is any free currentlly. I was search for the same thing 2 months ago but can't find ...

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Quentin DIY Internet Marketing War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 4,918 Blog Entries: 10 Thanks: 7 Thanked 990 Times in 449 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Anyone knows the free tools to secure the PDF file Password protect when you create it. Obviously is only low level as the password can be shared around. Lets face it if Bill Gates with all his millions can't fully secure windows then we have no chance. Its just a part of the digital world. A password just protects it from the honest people. Quentin
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TrafficGuy Claude HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 441 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 61 Thanked 274 Times in 47 Posts Contact Info	Re: Anyone knows the free tools to secure the PDF file You can use the FREE software OpenOffice to do this. You just need to go to File >> Export As PDF >> Security and all of the options are there to protect your PDF. Download it here: OpenOffice.org - The Free and Open Productivity Suite

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Jassim HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 160 Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Anyone knows the free tools to secure the PDF file Hey guys, Thanks for every one. I really appreciate all.

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Annabelle Warrior Article Writer Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sussex, United Kingdom Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Contact Info	Re: Anyone knows the free tools to secure the PDF file To do this I use 'Writer' which is Open Office's word processor like Microsoft's Word - only free! My favourite version of Open Office is the Novell Distro.

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stoica HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Timisoara Posts: 191 Thanks: 33 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Anyone knows the free tools to secure the PDF file take a look at SDR Locker "SDR Locker will help you secure your documents, images, ebooks, webpages and movies. You can create a time-limited version of your projects that will help you sell/distribute them with ease. You have the possibility to implement a series of features that will make your products bullet-proof. With just a few clicks you can create an executable from any local file or directory with files." you can find it on: www.sodevrom.net
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02-24-2009, 10:51 PM	#15
lavaleekathy HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago, USA Posts: 106 Thanks: 35 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Anyone knows the free tools to secure the PDF file Password protection via Open Office when you create it is a great solution. Bear in mind that its only a low level security, but very efficient in the short term. Password protection tends to protect it from the honest people. Hope this helps you!

02-24-2009, 11:32 PM	#17
IMChick Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 589 Thanks: 16 Thanked 65 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Anyone knows the free tools to secure the PDF file Use Acrobat (or outsource it to have it done) or Open Office. They both can do low level security. The next question is, what are you trying to accomplish by doing this. Is it something that is going viral and you want to protect it, or is it a bit of overkill.

02-25-2009, 12:00 AM	#18
twannahiga HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Orlando, USA Posts: 109 Thanks: 34 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Anyone knows the free tools to secure the PDF file I've used pdf995.com regularly, as this a great reliable source for continuous creation and security. Have used the aforementioned open office as well, which is very reliable and security conscious! Good to go either way!