PDF Freeze

While it is true that we are exchanging information with others on a regular basis, we also need to consider protecting our content and original ideas. PDF Freeze is a tool designed to help you protect the PDF files that you are sharing from being edited, extracted or copied.

Following a quick and uneventful installation, you are welcomed by a rather rugged, yet user-friendly interface that is unlikely to give you any troubles. You can get started by adding the file that you want to protect and then specify the output quality and type of encryption.

Since the idea behind the tool is to transform a PDF document into a PDF image, there are several outputs you can choose from, namely very low, low, normal, high, best and custom. You can leave the file unencrypted or you can select the algorithm in the original file. The other options include 40-bit RC4, 128-bit RC4, 128-bit AES and 256-bit AES.

Before you convert the document, you can also consider the type of protection you want and specify whether to prohibit printing, copying and editing. Once you selected the desired option, you can hit the Freeze button located in the upper menu and the location where the new file should be stored.

In the eventuality that you need to share PDF documents on a regular basis and you want to make sure that the content is not stolen or edited, then perhaps you can consider giving PDF Freeze a try.

The tool can also come in handy for protecting company documents from being easily accessed by anyone who are after sensitive information. While it may not be efficient against proficient hackers, it can certainly deter a lot of curious individuals.