Why can't I edit a PDF that has been signed?

When you sign a PDF using your digital ID, the PDF becomes read-only for others. If you received a PDF digitally signed by others, you can sign it, but can't edit it. While signing a PDF, if the signer chooses to lock the document after signing, the document becomes read-only for everyone, including the signer.

How do you edit a PDF that won't let you edit?

If the PDF file is password protected, you need to have the document open password and the change permissions password to edit the PDF/PDF Portfolio. See this document for more information. Note that the PDF can also be secured by other means.

How do you edit a PDF that has been signed and Cannot be edited?

How to Edit a Signed PDF Open your PDF in PDF Pro. Press the Print button or [ctrl + p] from your keyboard. Select PDF Pro Virtual Printer from the dropdown (if not default). Press Ok. Name your PDF, then press Save. Make your edits (access editing tools from the Edit tab or the Edit section of the Home tab.

Can you modify a signed PDF?

Can I edit a PDF that I signed? If you're the only one signer, you can remove the signature and then work on the document or edit the source document. To remove your signature, right-click the signature and then choose Clear Signature.

How do I eSign a PDF on my computer?

Steps to sign a PDF Open the PDF document or form that you want to sign. Click the Sign icon in the toolbar. ... The Fill & Sign tool is displayed. ... The form fields are detected automatically. ... Click the Sign icon in the toolbar, and then choose whether you want to add your signature or just initials.

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