Let PDF can only be printed and copied but not modified, document security tips to share!


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In the process of sharing PDF documents, when it is necessary to protect the security of documents, read-only permissions must be set so that PDF documents can only allow others to copy text or print the contents, but any form of modification to the original text is prohibited. Although PDF does not have the autonomy to limit the operation of modification, we can ensure the efficiency of file content distribution and effectively prevent the file from being modified by setting encryption.

This article shares a skill with you. In the shortest possible time, batch set the editing rights of PDF, add read-only passwords to multiple PDF, so that people who do not know the passwords can only copy and print, and cannot modify and edit. It helps us to protect the document security and improve the work efficiency efficiently. Try it with me!

PDF Add Read-Only Password Effect Preview

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Batch PDF documents can only be viewed, copied and printed operation steps

1. Open 【 HeSoft Document Batch Copy Tool], select [PDF Add Password Protection] in [PDF Tool]].

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2. Select a PDF document that requires batch setting of read-only passwords in [Add File] or [Import File from Folder]. At the same time, it also supports direct drag and import below, and then click Next.

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3. Enter the setting option interface, open the [File Content Read-Only Password] key, then enter the password to be set at the bottom, and then open the [Allow Printing PDF File] and [Allow Copying Text in PDF] keys at the bottom. The set document can be opened to view the content, and can be copied and printed at will, but the content in the document cannot be changed. Then click Browse and select a location to save the new file.

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4. After the processing is completed, click the red path to open the folder to view the PDF document with read-only restriction added successfully.

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PDF cannot be modified

the difference between copying, printing and freely modifying PDF

PDF cannot be modified, but can be copied and printed

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Users can view the contents of the document and support copying text and printing files, but they cannot make any edits to the document. This limitation usually occurs in scenarios where information needs to be shared but the document needs to be protected. We restrict modification permissions to prevent files from being tampered with and improve the flexibility of information dissemination. At the same time, the original content in the document will be protected, so that the security and credibility of the disseminated document will be guaranteed.

PDF supports arbitrary modification and editing

this PDF setting is completely open, open people can view, copy and modify any text, in the team members to create collaborative type of documents, drafts and other documents, can facilitate team members to modify according to need. Of course, this openness is also accompanied by risks. For example, files sent to others may be maliciously tampered with and lose the authenticity of documents. Therefore, for important or formal documents, try to set a layer of permissions on the document to avoid multiple risks brought about by full openness.


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Creation Time2025-09-09 10:01:57xuru

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