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Restrict permissions

Prevent printing, copying or editing with an owner password.

Drop your file here

.pdf

Permission flags are honored by compliant PDF readers.

How to use Restrict permissions

  1. 1

    Choose a file (.pdf) or drop it into the box.

  2. 2

    Adjust the options to suit your needs.

  3. 3

    Click “Restrict permissions” and download the result: restricted pdf.

Your documents are processed entirely inside your browser. They are never uploaded to PDF100 or any third party, so Restrict permissions is suitable for confidential files. Read our privacy policy.

Restrict permissions questions

Is Restrict permissions free?

Yes. Restrict permissions on PDF100 is free with no account, no watermark and no daily limit. The site is supported by advertising.

Are my files uploaded when I use Restrict permissions?

No. Restrict permissions runs entirely inside your browser tab. The file is read and processed on your device and the result is saved straight to your downloads, so no copy reaches our servers.

Which files does Restrict permissions accept?

Restrict permissions accepts .pdf. The result is: restricted pdf.

Is there a file size limit?

There is no fixed limit set by PDF100. Because processing happens on your device, the practical limit is your browser memory. Very large files work best on a desktop computer.

Does Restrict permissions work on my phone?

Yes. Restrict permissions works in current versions of Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox on desktop and mobile. Large documents are faster on a computer.

Are there any limitations?

Permission flags are honored by compliant PDF readers.

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