Lock and Convert PDF on Mac with a desktop application

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Change text, highlight or blackout content, add signatures, convert documents into templates, and more. screen
Make a document fillable by adding fillable fields. Send it to your customers or colleagues and receive filled out copies right in your account. screen
Every change you make in a document is saved in the cloud, not on your computer. Storage limits? They don't exist. screen
Quickly add a ready-to-fill document from the built-in library instead of creating it from scratch. Contracts, agreement, tax forms - get the form you need in seconds. screen

Lock and Convert PDF on your Mac like a pro with a desktop app

Do not let the manual creation of important documents slow down your productivity. Set up the pdfFiller desktop program for Mac and make you business processes fast and efficient without leaving your computer.

Get started - Lock and Convert 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.
Collaboration tools
Sharing tools
E-signature automation
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What pdfFiller customers are saying about the desktop PDF editor app for Mac

See for yourself by reading reviews on the most popular resources:
Chuck G
2015-02-25
When I first signed up, I only wanted a personal account. They system did not provide me with an option to choose, that I could see, between accounts. It automatically signed me up for professional and now I have to jump through a few hoops to cancel the pro and sign up for personal.
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Roger C
2017-04-12
The site is very confusing for a first timer and did not explain about using Google Chrome if you need to print any Documents, But Kirsten customer support was very good in helping and very patient to find a solution to enable me to print the Documents I need.. Roger Cox
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How to Lock and Convert PDF using the pdfFiller desktop application for Mac

macOS belongs to the Macintosh operating systems produced by Apple Inc. for desktops. It’s one of the most popular operating systems in the world. What sets it apart is its convenience, stability, and high level of security. Many applications are preinstalled, but you still ought to download extra programs to work with documents, especially with those in PDF file format. Below, you'll find step-by-step instructions on how to quickly install our desktop application on your macOS device and use its functionality.
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Launch pdfFiller’s website in your browser
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Download the editor 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 or select one in fillable format from the built-in library
Once you opened the document, you're ready to Lock and Convert PDF. Get everything you need done in clicks. The user-friendly interface will guide you through the process. It’s not overly cumbersome but instead is simple and gives quick access to common functionality. The neatly-organized tips make it easy to locate the tools you need in order to produce, revise, and Lock and Convert PDF professional documents on your macOS device.
Furthermore, you can handle digital document management from multiple devices thanks to syncing applications for different platforms. While your computer may be unavailable, the pdfFiller application for macOS ensures that you have access to all document templates and modifying features from your Macbook. Editing and signing documents on the go is a helpful time-saver for both work and individual use. Remove tiresome, repetitive paper 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.
You can lock a PDF or image so that it can't be edited or deleted. If you own a locked document, you can edit the document after unlocking it. Others can change the document's contents only by creating a duplicate of the document and editing the duplicate.
Password-protect a PDF in Preview on MacIn the Preview app on your Mac, open the PDF you want to password-protect.Choose File > Export, then select Encrypt. Type a password, then retype it to verify the password.Click Save.
How to remove password from PDF on MacDownload the PDF file on your Mac.Go to Finder > locate your file and double-click it to open it in Preview.Enter the password to unlock the PDF document.Once your PDF file is unlocked, click on File > Export as PDF > enter the file name and set its destination > hit Save.More items•Apr 29, 2020
Password-protect a PDF in Preview on MacIn the Preview app on your Mac, open the PDF that you want to password-protect.Choose File > Export, then select Encrypt. Type a password, then retype it to verify the password.Click Save.
Open the Protection panel. 2. Click Encrypt, and select Encrypt With Password. Confirm that you want to change the security of the document.