Change Permissions

Set or change user permissions on a PDF.

Click to select PDF or drag and drop

Your files never leave your device.

About Change Permissions

Change Permissions sets which actions readers may perform, such as printing or copying text.

How to use it

Select your PDF, or drag it onto the drop area.
Choose the allowed actions and set an owner password.
Apply and download.

Your file stays on your device

This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your file is read from your device, processed in memory, and saved back to your device — it is never uploaded to QPDF or anyone else. Once this page has loaded, the tool also works with your internet connection switched off.

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Good to know

Permissions rely on reader software to enforce them and are easy to bypass. Use a password to control access.

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