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Protect PDF from Copying and Compress PDF for Desktop

Our Protect PDF from Copying and Compress PDF for Desktop feature provides you with the tools you need to secure your documents and manage file size efficiently. With this feature, you can ensure that your sensitive information remains protected while optimizing your PDFs for better performance.

Key Features

Protect PDF files from copying and unauthorized sharing
Compress large PDF files without losing quality
Allow password protection for added security
Easy-to-use interface for quick adjustments
Batch processing for handling multiple files at once

Potential Use Cases and Benefits

Secure confidential documents for business purposes
Share important files with clients while preventing unauthorized access
Reduce file size for easier sharing via email or cloud services
Maintain the integrity of important information while ensuring speedy access
Improve collaboration by enabling secure document sharing among team members

This feature effectively addresses the challenge of protecting sensitive information while also providing a practical solution for managing file sizes. By using this tool, you can take control of your PDF documents, ensuring that only authorized individuals can access, copy, or share your content.

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Protecting PDF files with Safeguard is very simple. Right-click on your PDF files, then in Safeguard Secure PDF Writer, choose the PDF protection options: Stop printing, allow printing or limit the number of prints. Add dynamic watermarks to viewed and or printed pages.
Open your PDF. Go to Protect Tab. Click Password. Enter Password. Select the Printing allowed dropdown. Select None means to prevent printing. Select the Changes Allowed dropdown. Select None -means the highest level of protection.
Open your PDF. Go to Protect Tab. Click Password. Enter Password. Select the Printing allowed dropdown. Select None means to prevent printing. Select the Changes Allowed dropdown. Select None -means the highest level of protection.
Protect PDF from Copying and Editing Go to the “Protect” tab, then click the “Set Password” button. Then select the option of “Permission Password”. Enter your desired password and permissions. Once confirmed, click on “Save” button to apply, and save your PDF file.

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