In order to make sure your file is protected from any unwanted privacy violation, PDF Expert offers an option to set a password for your PDF - you can be sure that only those people who know the password can unlock your file and access any data.
Note: We're using a standard Apple's encryption for password protection.
How to password protect a PDF
- Open a PDF file.
- Go to File at the top left.
- Select Set Password...
- Enter and verify your password.
- Click Set.
Note: You won't be able to recover your password in case you forget it.
- Open a PDF file.
- Tap More
at the top right. - Tap Set Password.
- Enter and verify your password.
- Tap Set.
Note: You won't be able to recover your password in case you forget it.
How to change or remove a password
- Open a password-protected file.
- Go to File at the top left.
- Select Change Password...
- Enter and verify your new password.
- Click Change.
- To delete your existing password, select Remove Password.
Note: You can change or remove the password only after unlocking the file. Also, the password has to be originally added in the PDF Expert app.
Video Tutorial
- Open a password-protected file.
- Tap Moreat the top right.
- Select Change Password.
- Enter and verify your new password, then tap Set.
- To delete your existing password, tap Remove Current Password.
Note: You can change or remove the password only after unlocking the file. Also, the password has to be originally added in the PDF Expert app.