Lock and Encrypt PDF on Mac with a desktop application

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

Empowering users to generate professionally-looking documents as simply and flexibly as possible using pdfFiller desktop application for Mac. Fill out documents, edit, e-sign, and share, now even when you don't have an internet access.

Get started - Lock and Encrypt 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.
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What pdfFiller customers are saying about the desktop PDF editor app for Mac

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2014-05-09
I was upset about a billing issue. Customer service reached out to me immediately and had my issue resolved in a very short period of time. I appreciate the way they handled it and followed up with me. Great customer service!
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2014-06-19
The complaint has a First Count, Second Count, Third Count and Fourth Count. The form did not allow editing of the formatting to insert space for identifying the "Count" being addressed. Otherwise, the form was fine.
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How to Lock and Encrypt PDF with the pdfFiller desktop app for macOs

Portable Document Format has become firmly attached to our lives. Some people use it daily while working on documents, while others only have to use it from time to time, for example, when they need to Lock and Encrypt PDF or to file a report. And although that task is simple, it requires a specialized software. Working with the PDF format can be daunting. To make a good PDF editor, it has to work on Mac.
pdfFiller is a professional document management tool that enables you to speed up your day-to-day PDF duties. The pdfFiller desktop app for macOS features comprehensive abilities for modifying existing text and adding fillable fields. You can quickly and conveniently create interactive forms for your benefit.
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Open your browser and launch pdffiller.com
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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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Enter your account credentials or create a new one
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Upload a form and start editing it
You will receive a ready-made document template in just a few clicks, and get the extra tools you need to further edit it, share it, and store.
macOS computers have a default program for working with documents called Preview, but it’s limited to only viewing them and performing dead-simple changes. It certainly fulfills some of your basic needs, but in case you have more advanced tasks, such as generating sophisticated contracts or interactive web surveys, Preview is not the answer. This is where most turn to pdfFiller.
pdfFiller is a excellent decision for macOS users to create, edit, and store document templates online. It offers advantages that captivate, like integrations with cloud services, a user-friendly interface, and an expansive library of fillable forms. For example, you can attach a document from your Google Drive or select one of the 25 million forms in the pdfFiller Library, then quickly Lock and Encrypt PDF and save it to your account. Further, you can also install the pdfFiller iOS mobile app for constant access to your account and documents even when away from keyboard. Install the app now, sync on your devices, and use it anywhere, at any time!
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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.
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
In the Finder on your Mac, open a window, then Control-click the item you want to encrypt in the sidebar. Choose Encrypt [item name] from the shortcut menu. Create a password for the disk and click Encrypt Disk. Important: Be sure to record and keep this password in a safe place.
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.
Encrypt folders To encrypt the data, go to the Finder > Applications > Utilities folder. Choose 'Disk Utility'. On the top of the menu, select File > New Image > Image from Folder. Choose the folder you wish to add a password to, then click 'Choose'.
Here's how it works: Double-click on your PDF doc to open in the Preview app. Click File > Save. Check the encrypt box > enter your password > click save.