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So far printing doesn't work when printing directly from filled in form. I need to save it to my desktop and open in my pdf application and print from there.
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It works and is easy to use. I think it is a little pricey for the occasional individual user. Would like to have options based on degree of use: e.g., individual vs corporate.
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2018-03-17
This service was extremely helpful when I was in a pinch for an assignment for work! Loved being able to combine multiple PDF's into one cohesive document, as well as edit, add text, and highlight on my existing PDF. Easy to use and user-friendly!
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Great Value for the features included PDFfiller has all of the features I need. The ability to combine documents, fill forms and add signatures. Navigation is not intuitive and the user interface is cluttered.
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What do you like best? GREAT to use, has lots of options and you can upload almost anything! What do you dislike? I wish that there were more options, like adding icons, or company stamps. I also have found sometimes when I download it there are lines that run through it, very frustrating when it took like an hour to manipulate a document, and it won't upload without random lines. What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you? Specifically AIA forms for commercial contracting, such a great tool!
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We use PDF Filler with SignNow for documents for clients and employees. All seems to work very well. I did 6 documents, each several times as the requirements changed. I updated the company logos, just erase the old ones in the PDF and Word documents. So far, I only worked on a Fillable Signable document for clients I used erase, and then inserted better wording.
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Remove Password from PDF and Password Protect PDF

Secure your sensitive information with our easy-to-use features that allow you to remove passwords from PDF files and apply password protection effortlessly.

Key Features

Remove password restrictions from PDF files quickly
Easily apply password protection to your documents
User-friendly interface for seamless navigation
Support for various PDF formats
No need for advanced technical skills

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Access essential documents without hassle when passwords are lost
Share confidential files securely with clients or colleagues
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Maintain control over who can view or edit your PDFs

This tool addresses your need for flexibility with PDF files. If you are stuck with a password-protected document that you can’t access, or if you want to safeguard your important files before sharing them, it can help. With just a few clicks, you can unlock your PDF or lock it with a password, giving you the freedom and security you need.

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How to Remove Password from PDF and Password Protect PDF

To remove a password from a PDF and password protect a PDF using pdfFiller, follow these simple steps:

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Log in to your pdfFiller account. If you don't have an account, you can easily create one for free.
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Upload the PDF file you want to remove the password from. You can do this by clicking on the 'Upload' button and selecting the file from your computer or by dragging and dropping the file into the pdfFiller interface.
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Once the PDF is uploaded, click on the 'Security' tab in the toolbar at the top of the page.
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In the 'Security' tab, you will see the option to 'Remove Password'. Click on it.
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A pop-up window will appear asking you to confirm the removal of the password. Click on 'Remove' to proceed.
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The password will be removed from the PDF, and you can now download the file without any password restrictions.
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If you want to password protect the PDF again, follow the same steps and instead of clicking on 'Remove Password', click on 'Password Protect'.
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In the 'Password Protect' window, enter the desired password and click on 'Apply'.
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Your PDF is now password protected. You can download the file and share it securely with others.

By following these steps, you can easily remove a password from a PDF and password protect a PDF using pdfFiller. Enjoy the convenience and security of our features!

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