Change Permissions On PDF

Warning to have these permissions be unchangeable it is recommended to set them with a password via the add-password page


Advantages

Implement Restrictions In Seconds

It takes less than a few seconds to implement all the restrictions selected from the list. Simpdf has powerful servers that can impose restrictions on the given PDF irrespective of a slow internet connection. The process is automatic and the users just have to select the security restrictions and click “Change”.

Prevent Users From Printing

If a user wants their PDF not to be printed for use in a hard copy, then it’s possible to impose such a restriction using Simpdf. There’s a dedicated security property “Prevent Printing” along with “Prevent Printing Different Formats” that allows for achieving the desired result.

No Damage To The PDF Content

The content in the PDF will remain intact and preserved while imposing security properties in it using Simpdf. Simpdf imposes all the selected securities to the PDF in the back end without affecting the front end. A general user will never know that the PDF might have several securities imposed.

Discourage Users From Filling Forms

Certain PDFs can have forms in them and the users may not want other readers to fill those forms such as in the case of a job application, surveys, feedback, etc. This allows users to impose a validation check on the PDFs, discouraging unwanted users from filling out the forms.

Keep The Content Safe

It’s very easy to steal information from PDFs by copying the content. However, Simpdf empowers its users to disable users from extracting PDF content. One can use the “Prevent Content Extraction” and “Prevent Extraction for Accessibility” properties that Simpdf offers to ensure that the PDF content stays uncopyable.

Compatible With All Devices

Users can use Simpdf on any device and operating system. Simpdf’s user interface is designed to render and function perfectly on mobile devices, tablets, PCs, and any operating system, including in incognito mode. It works flawlessly on all web browsers including Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, etc.

How To Change Permissions On PDF?

Here’s how to change PDF permissions online using Simpdf in less than a minute:

  1. Visit the official web app. Click on the “Choose Files” button and browse the PDFs to be worked on. Simpdf allows editing multiple files per batch.
  2. A checklist of permissions will be on the web page. Tick mark all the security permissions that need to be implemented on the PDF.
  3. Click on the “Change” button. The PDF will be sent to the server, securities will be imposed, and the resultant file will get downloaded to the device automatically in the next 2 to 3 seconds. Opening the PDF will not show any changes on the front end because Simpdf imposes security permissions on the back end.

FAQs

How does Simpdf impose security permissions on multiple files?

Users who want to edit permissions of multiple files need to select all the desired files when uploading them to the web app. Simpdf will change all the selected permissions on all the PDFs in the current batch. The resultant files will get downloaded to the device in a .zip file format.

Will it take more time if there are multiple files in the batch?

Simpdf will barely take an extra second to edit permissions if there are too many files in the batch. Time constraints won’t be an issue irrespective of the batch size.

Can imposed permissions be reversed?

Yes, whatever permissions Simpdf imposes can be reversed by an expert IT technician. However, if the users want these securities to become irreversible, they need to add a password to the PDF documents on the add-password page, which is a subsidiary of Simpdf.

Does Simpdf store cookies?

No! Simpdf is not known to store cookies on the user's device because it respects user privacy. In fact, the product structure of Simpdf doesn’t require storing cookies anyway.

How to resolve the “Failed to Fetch” error on Simpdf?

Users running into any server-side or client-side error including “failed to fetch” need to refresh the web page before beginning with every batch. Refreshing the web page clears to data stored in the cache memory, allowing seamless functioning. Alternatively, concerned users should try using Simpdf in a private or incognito mode of their web browsers.

How many batches does Simpdf allow for free users?

Simpdf is 100% free of cost with unlimited batches and file edits. This means users can use the tool for eternity without any usage limitations. There’s no scope for paid users, making Simpdf an economical and quick tool to edit PDF permissions online instantly.