{"id":417,"date":"2021-12-06T07:06:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T07:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/?p=417"},"modified":"2025-01-09T12:10:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T12:10:56","slug":"how-to-password-protect-pdf-mac-from-unauthorized-access","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/how-to-password-protect-pdf-mac-from-unauthorized-access\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Password Protect PDF Mac From Unauthorized Access?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;417&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;0\\\/5 - (0 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;How to Password Protect PDF Mac From Unauthorized Access?&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\">Rate this post<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<p class=\"user-query wp-block-paragraph\"><strong class=\"text-danger\">Summary:<\/strong> Encrypting a PDF file is the necessity of every user nowadays. Are you also the one who wants to encrypt their PDF document? If yes, then you are at the appropriate post. Here we will provide the best possible solutions to <strong>password protect PDF Mac<\/strong> using the manual and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/pdf-encryption\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>MacSonik PDF Encryption Tool.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ms_btn_sec text-center my-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/dl\/Macsonik-PDF-Encryption.dmg\"\" class=\"btn btn-download mr-3\"><i class=\"icon-download-1\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/pdf-encryption\/buy.php\" class=\"btn btn-buy\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The portable document file format created by Adobe is used for official documents that include images, text formats, hyperlinks, embedded fonts, and many more. These encrypted PDFs help to prevent unauthorized access by the unwanted user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although these PDF files are also protected to prevent any type of alterations in the documents. Hence, users are looking for the best possible ways to secure their PDFs from unwanted users. So, begin moving further, firstly moving towards the need of encrypting a PDF file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/how-to-password-protect-pdf-mac-from-unauthorized-access\/#What_are_the_Needs_to_Password_Protect_PDF_Mac\" >What are the Needs to Password Protect PDF Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/how-to-password-protect-pdf-mac-from-unauthorized-access\/#How_to_Encrypt_a_PDF_on_Mac_OS\" >How to Encrypt a PDF on Mac OS?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/how-to-password-protect-pdf-mac-from-unauthorized-access\/#Encrypt_a_PDF_on_Mac_Using_Print_Option\" >Encrypt a PDF on Mac Using Print Option<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/how-to-password-protect-pdf-mac-from-unauthorized-access\/#How_to_Password_Protect_PDF_Mac_Professionally\" >How to Password Protect PDF Mac Professionally?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/how-to-password-protect-pdf-mac-from-unauthorized-access\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Needs_to_Password_Protect_PDF_Mac\"><\/span><strong>What are the Needs to Password Protect PDF Mac?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several instances due to which users want to add password to PDF Mac. A few of them are listed below. Read each below-listed point carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encrypting PDF files helps the users to control viewing the PDF data by unapproved persons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No one can share the PDF files if it is password protected. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Users can protect their intellectual property by encrypting their PDFs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It prevents the saving of a PDF file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PDF document protects its data from any unauthorized user access if it is password protected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here you are aware of all the reasons to password protect PDF Mac. Now, to fulfill these you need to know how to lock PDF on Mac. In the below part, we have explained the step-by-step process to encrypt the PDF file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Encrypt_a_PDF_on_Mac_OS\"><\/span><strong>How to Encrypt a PDF on Mac OS?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch the <strong>Preview<\/strong> application in the Mac Launchpad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move to the <strong>File <\/strong>tab and select the <strong>Open<\/strong> button. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"712\" height=\"804\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/1.webp\" alt=\" Password Protect PDF Mac\" class=\"wp-image-435\" style=\"width:356px;height:402px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/1.webp 712w, https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/1-266x300.webp 266w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After that, select the<strong> PDF file<\/strong> you want to encrypt and press the <strong>Open<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2-1024x580.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-436\" style=\"width:512px;height:290px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2-1024x580.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2-300x170.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2-768x435.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2-1536x870.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2.webp 1610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, tick the <strong>Encrypt <\/strong>option and <strong>Enter and Verify<\/strong> your credentials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"832\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/3.webp\" alt=\"Encrypt Mac PDF file\" class=\"wp-image-443\" style=\"width:370px;height:416px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/3.webp 740w, https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/3-267x300.webp 267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Finally, tap on the <strong>Save button<\/strong> to complete the encryption process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"832\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/4.webp\" alt=\"PDF Encryption for Mac\" class=\"wp-image-439\" style=\"width:370px;height:416px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/4.webp 740w, https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/4-267x300.webp 267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The above method helps the users to encrypt their PDF with the help of a preview application of macOS. Now, when an unauthorized person tries to open the PDF file, firstly, they have to enter the password. Also, you can find another alternative solution to add password to PDF Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Encrypt_a_PDF_on_Mac_Using_Print_Option\"><\/span><strong>Encrypt a PDF on Mac Using Print Option<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here in this method, users can add encryption to their PDF file using the print option. So, to add encryption to the PDF files performs the steps that are listed below:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the <strong>Preview application<\/strong> on your macOS, <strong>Open<\/strong> the <strong>PDF<\/strong> file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate the <strong>File<\/strong> menu and tap on the <strong>Print <\/strong>option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/5.webp\" alt=\"MacSonik PDF Encryption for  Mac\" class=\"wp-image-440\" style=\"width:359px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/5.webp 740w, https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/5-277x300.webp 277w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose the <strong>Save as PDF <\/strong>option from the PDF menu next to <strong>PDF<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"974\" height=\"738\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/6.webp\" alt=\"Save as PDF \" class=\"wp-image-441\" style=\"width:434px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/6.webp 974w, https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/6-300x227.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/6-768x582.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 974px) 100vw, 974px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, double-tap on the <strong>Security options <\/strong>to add encryption to the PDF on macOS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"664\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/7.webp\" alt=\"PDF Encryption for Mac\" class=\"wp-image-442\" style=\"width:332px;height:383px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/7.webp 664w, https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/7-260x300.webp 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Then, mark the<strong> Require password to open a PDF <\/strong>option to enter and verify your password, and then tap on the<strong> Ok button<\/strong> to print your password-protected PDF file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/8.webp\" alt=\"MacSonik PDF Encryption\" class=\"wp-image-444\" style=\"width:425px;height:342px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/8.webp 850w, https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/8-300x241.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/8-768x618.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using the above methods, users can encrypt their PDFs with the help of the print option. These methods help the users to add security to their PDF files. Although, the manual solution needs a high-tech expert and a quite lengthy process. In this case, users are looking for an instant and effective way to secure their PDF files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the below section, we have introduced the professional solution for the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Password_Protect_PDF_Mac_Professionally\"><\/span><strong>How to Password Protect PDF Mac Professionally?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To add password to PDF Mac, users can download the MacSonik <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/pdf-encryption\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF Encryption Tool<\/a><\/strong>, which helps to encrypt their PDF. The tool secures your valuable PDF file by enabling password encryption on them. It offers multiple advanced features to secure PDFs from unaccredited access. Also, the software is an ideal solution for Mac users as it supports all the versions of macOS. The blueprint of this software is simple and interactive. Users do not need any technical expertise to use this software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Steps to Add Encryption to the PDF File<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Download<\/strong> and<strong> Launch<\/strong> the <strong>MacSonik PDF Encryption Tool<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>Select Files <\/strong>button to add the PDF file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, choose the <strong>PDF File<\/strong> and press the <strong>Open <\/strong>button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assign the path to save the output file by clicking on the <strong>Destination Path <\/strong>button.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, tick the <strong>Add Password <\/strong>option to enter the <strong>Password<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, You can edit the features by clicking on the<strong> Edit Features<\/strong> button. Press <strong>Ok<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At last, press the<strong> Encrypt <\/strong>button to start the encryption process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Co<strong>nclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In brief, we have described the detailed process to <strong>password protect PDF Mac<\/strong> manually. In addition, we have mentioned the best and secure professional method to encrypt PDF file on Mac. Furthermore, Users can download and examine the software working by installing the free demo version of the PDF encryption software.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary: Encrypting a PDF file is the necessity of every user nowadays. 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