Create PDF from AI file without editing capabilities

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Hi all,

I have a very specific need, so the question:

I need to build an Action inside of Acrobat DC that allows me to batch process Adobe Illustrator (.ai) files in order to save them as a very specific type of PDF. I know I can do it from within Illustrator, but I need to to do it via Acrobat Batch Actions.

Thing is that I need those .AI files to be saved as PDF disabling the Illustrator Editing Capabilities. No matter what I do, the PDFs from my existing batch process are fully editable back in Illustrator.

Is there any way I can manipulate those .AI files inside Acrobat DC so they become PDF without those capabilities?

Thank you!

[ls_rbls]

When you convert the files to PDF You may want to add password protection to restrict editing. This could be done with a  JavaScript action. 

Are you already using a batch script ?