Security
Password protect and encrypt hundreds of PDFs at once
AES-256 encryption. Open and edit passwords. Granular permissions. Batch encrypt or decrypt in one click.
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Batch PDF encryption in three steps
Load Your PDF Files
Drop files or folders onto the Dashboard. Load hundreds of PDFs at once. Select which files to process from the file tree.
Set Passwords & Permissions
Choose Encrypt or Decrypt mode. Set an open password, permissions password, or both. Pick a permissions preset or configure each permission individually.
Process All Files
Click apply and every loaded PDF is encrypted with AES-256. Real-time progress shows each file. Use the suffix output mode to rename files automatically (e.g., _WEB).
Key Capabilities
Enterprise-grade PDF security at scale
Encryption Options
- AES-256 encryption (PDF 2.0, V=5, R=6)
- Open password — require a password to view the PDF
- Permissions password — restrict editing, printing, copying
- Set both passwords or just one
- Decrypt mode to batch-remove passwords and restrictions
Permission Presets
- View Only — no printing, copying, or editing allowed
- Print Only — allow printing, block everything else
- No Editing — allow print, copy, annotate, fill forms
- Full Access — all permissions granted
- Custom — control each of 6 permissions individually
Granular Permissions
- Allow or block printing
- Allow or block content modification
- Allow or block copying text
- Allow or block adding annotations
- Allow or block form filling
- Allow or block high-quality printing
Batch Processing
- Encrypt or decrypt hundreds of files in a single operation
- Real-time progress tracking per file
- Output modes: add suffix, save to folder, or overwrite
- Auto-rename with suffix (e.g., _WEB, _SECURED)
- Chain with other operations in the Batch Pipeline
Use Cases
When every document needs protection
Client Document Distribution
A law firm encrypts 500 contracts with an open password before emailing to clients. Each recipient needs the password to view their documents. Applied in under a minute with consistent AES-256 encryption.
Web-Ready Restricted PDFs
A marketing team sets "Print Only" permissions on 200 product sheets before publishing to their website. Viewers can print but cannot copy text or edit content. Files are auto-renamed with a _WEB suffix for version control.
Archive Decryption
An IT department batch-removes passwords from 300 archived documents that need to be migrated to a new document management system. Decrypt mode strips all restrictions in one operation.
Compliance Pipeline
A compliance officer chains Redact, Optimize, and Security in the Batch Pipeline: scrub sensitive data, compress for storage, then encrypt with an owner password to prevent editing. One click processes the entire workflow.
Frequently Asked Questions
What encryption standard is used?
PDF Batch Editor uses AES-256 encryption, the strongest encryption available in the PDF 2.0 specification (V=5, R=6). This is the same standard used by government agencies and financial institutions.
What is the difference between the open password and the permissions password?
The open password (user password) is required to view the PDF at all. The permissions password (owner password) controls what viewers can do with the document — printing, copying text, editing, form filling, etc. You can set one or both. Setting only an owner password lets anyone open the file but restricts what they can do.
Can I remove passwords from PDFs in bulk?
Yes. The Security module includes a Decrypt mode that batch-removes passwords and restrictions from PDFs. You need the correct owner or user password. This is useful for removing protection from archived documents or preparing files for further processing.
Can I rename files after applying security?
Yes. Use the Add Suffix output mode to automatically rename files after processing. For example, set the suffix to _WEB and DocumentName_v1.pdf becomes DocumentName_v1_WEB.pdf. You can also save to a separate folder while preserving the original directory structure.
What permissions can I control?
You can control six individual permissions: printing, content modification, copying text, adding annotations, filling forms, and high-quality printing. Quick presets are available for common scenarios: View Only, Print Only, No Editing, and Full Access. Or use Custom mode to set each permission individually.
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AES-256 encryption with granular permissions at batch scale. Complimentary 14-day trial.
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