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September 5, 2022
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Is it possible to save pdf files as read only so that no one else can unlock the files?

  • September 5, 2022
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Good afternoon Adobe,

Is it possible to save pdf files as read only so that no one else can unlock the files for further editing? 

Gregory.

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    Amal.
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    September 5, 2022

    Hi @default6ladyexzwiyz 

     

    ++ Adding to the suggestion by try67

     

    Please go through the help page https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/using/securing-pdfs-certificates.html for more information and know-how.

     

    Regards

    Amal

    try67
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    September 5, 2022

    The best way to do that is to digitally sign the file, and also to apply a security policy for it that prevents editing AND requires entering a password to open it.