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Add, remove, or rearrange pages inside your PDFs in seconds. Create new documents by merging or splitting PDFs. Instantly convert edited files to various formats when you download or export them.
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I am glad to have this filler. At my school we are trying to go paperless. It is expensive. Sometimes hard to maneuver and cumbersome to use. Once I get the hang of it and use it more often I am sure I will become more adept at using the filler.
2015-10-28
Great product for my home-based business. No more searching online for forms or templates and cutting/pasting the old fashioned way! Easy to use and all of the documents my business uses.
2015-11-03
The product is excellent, but very expensive for an occasional user. I paid a lot of money just to download two documents. Surely it would not be difficult to categorise number of forms required, and a calculated price accordingly? I will probably not require another form for 12 months or more. Unfortunately, it leaves a bad taste in the mouth.
2018-07-25
What do you like best?
The interface of PDFfiller is simple and intuitive. I think that most people can sign up and start using PDFfiller without having to spend much time figuring things out. Once we load a PDF into the system, there are straightforward menu items and labels that help to fill out virtually any form from start to finish. I can save to PDF format with my filled-in information or print right from the PDFfiller website.
What do you dislike?
Anytime I post my information online, I get apprehensive about how my data is being used. Though I'm sure PDFfiller probably takes measures to keep our uploaded and saved documents secure, I just never know with all the malware and server attacks that often occur, in general.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Some people probably don't want to hassle with putting their documents through a digitized system, but I think once you upload one form to PDFfiller, you'll see how intuitive the entire process and may possibly not print out documents to fill them out anymore.
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
My handwriting is basically terrible and I often get strains when writing since I typically haven't written by hand much over the past several years. PDFfiller lets me fill out PDF documents more effortlessly and lets me align text and other objects with great precision.
The interface of PDFfiller is simple and intuitive. I think that most people can sign up and start using PDFfiller without having to spend much time figuring things out. Once we load a PDF into the system, there are straightforward menu items and labels that help to fill out virtually any form from start to finish. I can save to PDF format with my filled-in information or print right from the PDFfiller website.
What do you dislike?
Anytime I post my information online, I get apprehensive about how my data is being used. Though I'm sure PDFfiller probably takes measures to keep our uploaded and saved documents secure, I just never know with all the malware and server attacks that often occur, in general.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Some people probably don't want to hassle with putting their documents through a digitized system, but I think once you upload one form to PDFfiller, you'll see how intuitive the entire process and may possibly not print out documents to fill them out anymore.
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
My handwriting is basically terrible and I often get strains when writing since I typically haven't written by hand much over the past several years. PDFfiller lets me fill out PDF documents more effortlessly and lets me align text and other objects with great precision.
2019-12-10
Seems ideal for filling Apps. Better than Acrobat Pro.
While I have only played in the app for about 15 minutes, I very much like the tools provided for completing forms. In fact, they are superior (for the purpose of form completion) to those available in Adobe Acrobat Professional. They are far more intuitive. Once I get more time in, I will likely increase my rating to five stars.
2020-01-11
Great service
Great service, and extremely helpful. this is fantastic if you own a business or just need professional documents done. i love this and recommend it to all.
2021-05-12
Great free software for editting PDFs
Great free software for editting PDFs. Unfortunately, I could not combine files, or extract pages so I had to go back to using adobe for my business
2021-02-22
Useful and handy website
Useful and handy website! Excellent customer service, very kind and helpful. Would highly recommend for all your PDF needs.
2021-01-12
I was happy that I found my forms, but you should have said from the first that it was a trial, I do not remember being told that It would cost me, but that's ok, I filled out and printed 3 N-311 Hawaii forms, which printed 5 sheets, I will gladly pay for them, but I do not want to continue my subscription to pdfFiller. I don't think I will ever need it again, but I do thank you for being there when I needed you.
2020-06-02
Password Protect and Rotate PDF Feature
Ensure the safety and confidentiality of your documents with the Password Protect and Rotate PDF feature. This tool gives you control over your sensitive files, making it easy to secure your information while providing flexibility for your needs.
Key Features
Easily set strong passwords for your PDFs
Rotate pages in any direction with a simple click
User-friendly interface for quick file management
Support for multiple file formats
Fast processing time for convenient use
Potential Use Cases and Benefits
Secure sensitive financial documents before sharing
Organize and present reports with rotated pages for clarity
Protect client information during online transactions
Maintain compliance with data security regulations
Facilitate easier document sharing for teams
This feature helps you overcome the challenge of protecting your files and organizing your documents. With password protection, you can prevent unauthorized access, while the rotation tool allows you to format your PDFs as needed. Enjoy peace of mind knowing that your important data is secure and easily accessible when you need it.
How to Use the Password Protect and Rotate PDF Feature
To ensure the security and proper orientation of your PDF documents, pdfFiller offers a convenient Password Protect and Rotate PDF feature. Follow these simple steps to make the most out of this feature:
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Login to your pdfFiller account. If you don't have an account yet, you can easily create one by visiting our website and signing up.
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Once you're logged in, click on the 'My Forms' tab at the top of the page to access your saved documents.
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Locate the PDF document you want to password protect and rotate. You can either upload a new document or select one from your existing forms.
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After selecting the document, click on the 'More' button located on the right side of the document preview.
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From the dropdown menu, choose the 'Password Protect and Rotate PDF' option.
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A new window will appear, allowing you to set a password for your PDF document. Enter a strong and memorable password in the designated field.
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Next, choose the desired rotation angle for your PDF. You can select options like 'Rotate Left', 'Rotate Right', or 'Flip Upside Down'.
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Once you've set the password and rotation angle, click on the 'Apply' button to save your changes.
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Congratulations! Your PDF document is now password protected and rotated according to your preferences. You can download the modified document or continue editing it using pdfFiller's extensive set of tools.
By following these steps, you can easily enhance the security and readability of your PDF documents using pdfFiller's Password Protect and Rotate PDF feature. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that your sensitive information is protected, and your documents are properly oriented.
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Can I password protect a PDF?
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.
Can I password protect a PDF for free?
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.
Can you put a password on a PDF?
Open the PDF and choose Tools > Protection > Encrypt > Encrypt with Password 6. 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 password protect a PDF file 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.
Sign in to download or share your protected PDF.
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