Control user access and permissions via the use of passwords to ensure data confidentiality and integrity in PDF documents.
PDF password protection is a security feature that restricts access to the PDF file by requiring a password to open, modify, print or copy its contents. By setting either an open password (to prevent unauthorized viewing) or a permissions password (to control actions such as editing or printing), this mechanism ensures that document owners can safeguard sensitive information against unauthorized access or tampering. This is particularly useful in professional and legal contexts where data confidentiality and document integrity are critical, helping to maintain compliance with privacy standards and internal data protection policies.
Several JavaScript PDF components allow you to protect PDFs with passwords, including:
- Wijmo PDF (part of Wijmo by MESCIUS) provides JavaScript components that allow you secure PDF files via password protection to restrict access and content manipulation.
- Aspose.PDF for JavaScript via C++ enables you to implement user and master passwords programmatically for fine-grained control over who can view or manipulate PDF content.
- IronPDF for Node.js by Iron Software equips JavaScript-based web applications with the ability to protect PDFs with passwords to ensure confidentiality and controlled user access.
For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of JavaScript PDF components.