Encrypt and Esign PDF on Windows with a desktop application

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Encrypt and Esign PDF on your Windows like a pro with a desktop app

Empowering users to create properly-looking documents as efficiently and effortlessly as possible with pdfFiller desktop for Windows. Complete documents, edit, sign, and share, now even when you don't have an internet connection.

Get started - Encrypt and Esign PDF with pdfFiller for Windows 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.
Coming soon to pdfFiller for Windowsbeta
We’re currently focused on adding these features as soon as possible to the desktop app.
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E-signature automation
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What pdfFiller customers are saying about the desktop PDF editor app for PC

See for yourself by reading reviews on the most popular resources:
Jane C
2014-05-07
Excellent service, however, I would have liked to have known there was a fee prior to filling out the form. I just assumed it was a Royal Bank form as that is what I googled.
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Patricia Mc M
2017-01-12
I am too Busy at the present time but I find the program very helpful. I would like to review the program after I get into it in the tax season for more comments.
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How to Encrypt and Esign PDF on the desktop application for Windows

Operating with PDFs made straightforward with pdfFiller’s Windows-based application software. It's full-featured and has enough PDF editing and redacting tools to make it worth the download. Learn how to Encrypt and Esign PDF without extra effort.
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Head to the Microsoft Store and find the pdfFiller application
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Download the application and double-click the pdfFiller shortcut icon to launch it
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Click Add Document (the “+” in small screen mode) to upload your file. You may also drag-and-drop it to the editor
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Alternatively, you can check out our detailed library of documents
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Go to the toolbar and choose the respective option to Encrypt and Esign PDF
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If you encounter any issues, contact the dedicated support team
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Explore extra tools for editing and annotating text
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Add comments to a PDF by clicking the comment icon
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Turn your document into a fillable form by inserting fillable fields
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Click Done to finish working with the document. It'll be saved on your dashboard page
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From the dashboard, you can save your file in a different file format, rename the file, or move it to the trash
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Track if other users Encrypt and Esign PDF in the Audit Trail that you can access from the My Account tab on the left
With the pdfFiller desktop application, you can neglect about handling your PDF documents from your PC the old-fashioned way. It’s a superb tool, particularly for those who regularly must develop, modify, and repeatedly fill out exactly the same forms. pdfFiller aids to make document-related tasks more automated and significantly less reliant on paper.
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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 add password protection to a PDFClick the Select a file button above, or drag and drop a PDF into the drop zone.Enter a password, then retype it to confirm the password.Click Set password.Sign in to download or share your protected PDF.
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.
How to sign a PDF document online:Upload your PDF to our eSign PDF tool.Create a new electronic signature to place on your document.Add text and date if needed.Click 'Finish' and download the signed document.
Sign a PDFOpen 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.More items•6 days ago
Encrypt a PDF or PDF Portfolio with a certificateFor a single PDF or a component PDF in a PDF Portfolio, open the PDF. Choose Tools > Protect > More Options > Encrypt with Certificate. At the prompt, click Yes.In the Certificate Security Settings dialog box, select the document components to encrypt.More items•Jun 7, 2021