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Restrict PDF Printing & Copying

Let people open a PDF but stop printing, copying or editing in standard readers.

Your files stay on this device

Good to know: Permission flags are honoured by mainstream readers but can be ignored by some software. For confidential files, use an open password.

or drop them here, or paste with Ctrl+V

PDF · up to 20 files · stays on your device

How to use Restrict PDF Printing & Copying

  1. 1Add one or more files — drag and drop or tap to choose. Accepted: PDF.
  2. 2Adjust the settings if you need to — the defaults suit most people.
  3. 3Press “Apply restrictions”. Processing happens on your device.
  4. 4Download your PDF, one by one or all together as a ZIP.

About this tool

Let people open a PDF but stop printing, copying or editing in standard readers. Your files are processed locally in your browser, so they're never uploaded, queued or stored — which also makes it fast. It's part of our free document security, which work together — you can pass the result straight into related tools below.

Accepts
PDF
Gives you
PDF
Files at once
Up to 20
Processed
On your device

Frequently asked questions

Is Restrict PDF Printing & Copying free?

Yes. There's no sign-up, no watermark and no usage limit.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Restrict PDF Printing & Copying runs entirely in your browser. Your files never leave your device and nothing is stored — close the tab and everything is gone.

Which file types can I use?

PDF. Files are checked by their actual content, not just the extension, so renamed or damaged files are caught early.

Is there a file size limit?

Each file can be up to 200.0 MB, and you can process up to 20 files at once. Because processing uses your device's memory, very large files work best on a computer.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in modern mobile browsers on Android and iPhone. Heavier jobs (large PDFs, OCR) are faster on a computer.

Are there any limitations?

Permission flags are honoured by mainstream readers but can be ignored by some software. For confidential files, use an open password.