How Does SysTools PDF Lock Software Works?
A Noteworthy tool to password-protect PDF files and restrict actions like editing, printing, copying, data extraction, commenting, signing, and form filling.
If you have added the wrong PDF file, then simply click on Remove option to remove a single PDF file and Remove All to remove all added files from the software pane.
Two options will pop up, i.e.,Apply Document Restriction and Apply Document Password on your screen.
After this, go to the Settings tab and choose the Apply Document Restriction option. Also, click on the Printing drop-down and select the printing restrictions as per your needs.
To set the document permissions, use the PDF “Change” drop-down feature. Here are the common modes of restrictions you can enable:
- Not Allowed: To disable the actions like content editing, commenting, content copying, printing, content accessibility, signing, form filling, etc
- Inserting, Deleting, and Rotating Pages: You can allow only inserting, deleting, and rotating. The other permissions remain restricted.
- Filling in Form Fields and Signing Existing Signature Fields:Opting for this option, you can permit filling in the form and signing the existing fields.
- Commenting, Filling Fields, Signing Fields: Under this feature, the user can enable commenting, signing, form filling, etc. Other options get disabled.
- Any except extracting pages: This option allows viewers to extract the pages without editing, copying, or tampering with the sensitive information.
Once all the restrictions are applied, enter the password to lock the PDF and apply the restrictions. Please Note: Before entering the password, there are two options. Read them below:
- Enable copying of text, images, and other content:: After setting the changes, you can pick this option to allow copying of content and other necessary images.
- Enable text access for screen reader devices for the visually impaired: This feature is helpful for visually impaired individuals, allowing screen readers to read unrestricted content.
After adding the Password click on the Encryption Drop-down menu to select the encryption type and secure you PDF from any kind of modification. Read them below:
- RC4*40
- RC4*128
- AES*128
- AES*256
Using this tool, users can also add a Password for opening the PDF. Just select the Apply Document Open Password option and Enter the Password.
Again, repeat the same process to select the encryption type that you need to Add to your PDF document.
After the task is completed, you get a pop-up, the PDF files are locked successfully. Now, click on the OK button to complete the task.
