Prevent Printing PDF on Mac with a desktop application

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Prevent Printing PDF on your Mac like a pro with a desktop app

Now you can ditch manual document processes for the efficient online workflows with pdfFiller for Mac. Download the application and get an entire set of advanced features for fast and high-quality document management.

Get started and Prevent Printing PDF with pdfFiller for Mac with the app

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Install the desktop app
Download and install the version that suits your PC.
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Log in
Enter your account credentials or create a new one.
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Start editing
Create or upload a document and start editing in seconds.
Coming soon to pdfFiller for macOS
We’re currently focused on adding these features as soon as possible to the desktop app.
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2014-04-28
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How to Prevent Printing PDF with the pdfFiller desktop app for macOs

macOS belongs to the Macintosh family of operating systems developed by Apple for desktop computers. It’s one of the most popular operating systems in the world. What sets it apart is its stability, simplicity, and high level of data security. Various applications are preinstalled on macOS, although you still should download additional programs to work comfortably with documents, especially with those in PDF file format. Below, you'll find tips on how to shortly install the desktop application on your device and use its functionality.
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Launch pdfFiller’s website in your browser
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Download an application software for macOS
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Go to Finder -> Applications -> pdfFiller
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Click on pdfFiller to install it
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Type in your credentials for logging in to your account
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Upload a form and start editing it
Now that you've opened your document you need, you're ready to Prevent Printing PDF. Get everything you need done in a couple of clicks. The friendly interface makes sure of that. It’s not overly cumbersome but instead is effortless and gives quick access to common functionality. The well-organized guidelines make it easy to locate the tools you need in order to make, change, and sign documents on macOS.
What's more, you can handle digital document management from multiple devices thanks to syncing programs for different platforms. Even if your computer may be unavailable, the pdfFiller application for macOS ensures that you have access to all records and modifying features from your Mac laptop. Editing and signing documents on the go is a convenient time-saver for both work and personal use. Remove dull, time-consuming paperwork processes with pdfFiller.
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Questions & Answers

Below is a list of the most common customer questions. If you can’t find an answer to your question, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Protect PDF from Copying and Editing Go to the "Protect" tab, then click the "Set Password" button. Then select the "Permission Password" option. Enter your desired password and permissions. Once confirmed, click on the "Save" button to apply, and save your PDF file.
Lock PDFs and images in Preview on MacIn the Preview app on your Mac, open a PDF or image that you want to lock.Move the pointer next to the document's name in the title bar, click the arrow that appears, then select or unselect the Locked tick box.
Click that menu and then choose "Save as PDF" in the options that appear. You'll see a new set of choices; the one you want to select is called "Security Options." This is where the secure PDF magic sits, and you can set passwords to open documents, to copy content out of the document and to print a document.
To prevent printing of a PDF file, uncheck the "Allow the document to be printed" option. You must always enter a master password when security options are enabled or when a user password is set.
To do this, simply press Command-P or choose the print option from the File menu. Then select "Save as PDF" from the PDF menu at the bottom-left of the print dialog box. When finished, the resulting document will no longer be editable.