Question 1

What encryption does AskPDF use?

Accepted Answer

AskPDF uses AES-256 encryption, the same standard used by banks and government agencies. Your PDF is encrypted entirely in your browser — the password never leaves your device.

Question 2

What's the difference between user and owner passwords?

Accepted Answer

The user password is required to open and view the PDF. The owner password controls permissions like printing, copying text, and editing. You can set both or just the user password.

Question 3

Can I set permissions on the protected PDF?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can control whether recipients can print, copy text, modify content, and annotate the document. These permissions are enforced by PDF readers that respect the encryption standard.

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