Protect PDF vs Watermark PDF — Types of PDF Security
Two different ways to secure your PDFs. Password protection prevents access, watermarks prevent unauthorized sharing.
When to use Protect PDF
- You want to prevent unauthorized access
- The document contains sensitive data
- You need to restrict printing or editing
- Compliance requires document encryption
When to use Watermark PDF
- You want to brand documents with your logo/name
- Preventing unauthorized redistribution
- Marking documents as "Draft" or "Confidential"
- Adding copyright notices to shared files
Can you use both?
Absolutely! For maximum security, first add a watermark to your document (so copies are traceable), then password-protect it to prevent unauthorized access.