Encrypt PDF on Mac with a desktop application

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

Never let the manual creation of crucial documents slow down your progress. Set up the pdfFiller program for Mac and get a fast and efficient document management experience directly on computer. It will bring your PDF routine to another level.

Get started 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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2014-10-16
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2017-01-05
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How to Encrypt PDF on a Mac using the pdfFiller desktop application

macOS is part of the Macintosh family of operating systems developed by Apple Inc. for desktop computers. It’s basically one of the most popular operating systems in the world. What differentiates it is its efficiency, stability, and high level of data security. Many programs are preinstalled on macOS, although users still ought to download additional software to work with documents, especially when they’re in PDF format. Below, you'll find step-by-step instructions on how to easily install the desktop application on your device and use its functionality.
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Launch pdfFiller’s website in your browser
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Download an application software for macOS
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Go to Finder -> Applications -> pdfFiller
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Install the app and launch it
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Provide your account credentials or create a new one
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Upload a form or select one in fillable format from the built-in library
Now that you've opened the document you need, you're ready to Encrypt PDF. Get everything you need done in a couple of clicks. The friendly interface will guide you through the process. It’s not overly cumbersome but instead is effortless and provides instant access to common functionality. The neatly-organized suggestions make it easy to locate the tools you need in order to produce, edit, and Encrypt PDF documents on macOS.
Furthermore, you can employ document management from multiple devices thanks to syncing programs for different platforms. Although your computer may be unavailable, the pdfFiller app for macOS ensures that you have access to all records and editing features from your Mac. Editing and signing documents on the go is a convenient time-saver for both work and individual use. Reduce dull, monotonous 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.
How to Remove PDF Password on MAC Using PREVIEWThe PDF document will prompt you to enter the password, Enter the security password.Here, the actual work starts, go to File option in the above >> Select Export.In Export As field rename your file and then, Uncheck Encrypt option.Click on Save. Press 'Unlock'Click OK.More items•May 28, 2020
Open the PDF and choose Tools > Protect > Encrypt > Encrypt with Password. If you receive a prompt, click Yes to change the security. Select Require a Password to Open the Document, then type the password in the corresponding field.
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.
To un-encrypt a PDF file, follow these steps: 1) Locate the encrypted PDF file you want to unencrypt, and open it in Preview on your Mac. 3) Once you're in the file, go to File > Export from the Menu Bar. 4) Make sure to rename the file, then make sure the Encrypt option is unchecked.
Encrypting a PDF can be accomplished easily using Apple's Preview application which comes bundled with every Mac. Once you've encrypted a PDF, when you look at its icon in the Finder, you'll now see a padlock icon which indicates that it's encrypted.