Advanced PDF Protector

Advanced PDF Protector 1.8, developed by Advanced Reliable Software, Inc., is an exceptional tool in the document management subcategory of Office Tools. Available for Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, and 11, this latest version along with its predecessors 1.6 and 1.5, showcases significant improvements designed to automate the protection of PDF documents.

The application can be easily installed by running AdvancedPdfProtector.exe. One of Advanced PDF Protector's standout features is its ability to handle passwords and permissions efficiently. Users can assign user (document open) passwords, owner (permissions) passwords, and set various PDF security permissions. For convenience, the app can automatically import all unsecured PDF documents from specified directories and subdirectories. Alternatively, PDF files can be manually imported for securing.

Advanced PDF Protector goes further by creating secure copies of original PDFs while offering an intuitive interface where users can select the output PDF version and define various permissions. For example, users can allow or disallow high-resolution printing, low-resolution printing, commenting, form field fill-in or signing, content copying, document assembly, or any changes to the PDF files.

Moreover, the application conveniently saves the most recently used input and output directory paths and enables sorting of input PDF files by path, size, and creation date. This ensures a streamlined and user-friendly experience.

For those concerned about cost, the program is indeed free to use, and the download process is straightforward and hassle-free.

Pros:

1. Automates the protection of PDF documents efficiently.
2. Allows for both automatic and manual import of PDF files.
3. Creates secure copies of original PDF files.
4. User-friendly interface for setting permissions and passwords.
5. Supports a wide range of Windows OS versions.
6. Saves frequently used directory paths and offers easy sorting options.

Cons:

1. Lacks support for non-Windows operating systems.
2. Limited to the functionalities of PDF security (no editing or conversion features).

This makes Advanced PDF Protector a reliable solution for anyone needing robust document security features in the handling and protection of PDF files.

You may want to check out more software, such as Advanced PDF Page Extractor, Advanced PDF Combiner or Advanced PDF Merger, which might be related to Advanced PDF Protector.