
You can also lock PDF forms so that form fields cannot be edited and modified in any way, but the user can still enter text in the fields provided.

Users cannot edit content or copy/paste it to other applications. Locklizard automatically prevents PDF editing when you protect it. However these restrictions can be easily removed. Most PDF editors enable you to lock a PDF from editing. This is what Locklizard uses along with device locking to prevent encryption keys (and therefore your documents) from being shared. You therefore do not have to worry about key distribution. You can use either passwords or certificates to lock a PDF file from opening but they both have their problems.Ī more secure and easier way to prevent a PDF being opened by unauthorized users is to use encryption with licensing controls and transparent key management. Stops screen grabbing software from taking screenshots.You can restrict use to IP and country locations.


Locking PDFs with Safeguard is more secure than Adobe password protection & simple. How to lock a PDF file with Safeguard PDF Writer
