Encrypt PDF on Windows with a desktop application

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Encrypt PDF on your Windows like a pro with a desktop app

Now you can turn manual document processes into effective digital workflows with pdfFiller for Windows. Install the desktop program and get an entire set of advanced features for fast and top-notch document management.

Get started and Encrypt PDF with pdfFiller for Windows 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.
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We’re currently focused on adding these features as soon as possible to the desktop app.
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What pdfFiller customers are saying about the desktop PDF editor app for PC

See for yourself by reading reviews on the most popular resources:
Maurice k
2015-02-17
Great. However, I need to type vertical on the forms I am filling out and am not sure PDFfiller allows this process. There are two pages that I prefer to print on one page but I do not see this option when I am ready to print.
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Elizabeth K
2016-05-18
Pretty easy to use...so far. The only thing that concerns me was I didn't realize I had to pay for this until I had finished filling out a complex form. How did i miss that information at the beginning?
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How to Encrypt PDF on Windows

pdfFiller is a robust advanced solution for generating, editing PDFs, and securely storing documents within one program. Whenever you're facing modifying a PDF and need to Encrypt PDF, our desktop application is your best option. Discover how you can do so using these instructions:
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Go to the pdfFiller desktop software page anddownload it
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The downloading process usually takes a few minutes. Once downloaded, install the application on your Windows device
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Create an account manually or via Facebook
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Click Add Document (+) and choose Select on PC to upload a file from your device
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Select Search online to search a detailed library of ready-made forms and choose the one that's most appropriate to your requirements
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In case you have an account and you've already worked on documents, the files will appear automatically
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Open the needed form template and choose the option to Encrypt PDF from the toolbar
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Check out and take advantage of other professional editing features to annotate text, change document layout, or protect your file
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Go through the document and look for errors and typos
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Use the Support option in the top toolbar in case you get stuck during the editing process
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Rename the file by clicking the three-dot icon and selecting the respective option from the menu
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Create a template from the newly edited document using the same drop-down menu
pdfFiller for Windows is great and takes virtually no time to get accustomed to. As a multi-platform solution, it securely saves your documents in the cloud storage, which means you can switch from laptop to mobile and continue editing documents wherever you need to.
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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.
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.
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. Type and retype your password.
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.
Follow these easy steps to protect your PDF with a 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.Sign in to download or share your protected PDF.