How to save a read-only copy of pdf file

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pdfman123
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How to save a read-only copy of pdf file

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I have PDF-XChange Editor Plus, Version 9.3, Build 361.0

I want to be able to save a fillable PDF form as a non-fillable one while preserving all content that I have already entered. For example, say, your PDF form asks you to manually enter your name and current date. After I enter them, save PDF, close and reopen it, I can still change both of these fields. I want to be able to save a copy of this PDF that has all the fields I have entered, but no longer allows me to change them. Does anyone know how to do it?
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Re: How to save a read-only copy of pdf file

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Hi pdfman,

if you add document security you can include options to not be able to fill the form fields:
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See the sample. I think this is what you want?
New Form Secured.pdf
This KB details how to add document protection, it can be a password or a digital certificate:
https://www.pdf-xchange.com/knowle ... -be-edited

I hope that helps, let me know how it works out for you?
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