FIX: Fixed an issue where encrypting certain PDFs could cause text to display with incorrect characters. FIX: Fixed an issue where the Encrypt button might remain unavailable after changing encryption settings for an already processed file. FIX: Fixed an issue where files could not be saved or exported after changing settings and encrypting them again.

NEW: More secure AES‑256 is now fully supported for all PDF files. NEW: A default save location can now be set for each profile, but it isn’t synced via iCloud. You’ll need to set it on each device if you use PDF Protector on multiple devices. FIX: PDF Protectos did prevent printing although the print quality was set to low in the profile.

NEW: Complete redesign of the UI. NEW: It is now possible to encrypt multiple files simultaneously. NEW: PDF Protector is now available for other platforms as well. NEW: More permission types for owner passwords have been added, allowing you to restrict actions such as adding annotations or filling in form fields. NEW: You can now create and save profiles with different settings. Profiles are being synced across your devices using iCloud. Passwords are securely stored ans synced via your keychain. NEW: Entire folders with PDF files can now be encrypted at once. (Including subfolders) NEW: You now receive security suggestions if your password is weak. You can turn off this feature in the app settings. NEW: It is now possible to let the app suggest a secure password. NEW: More help text is now available to help you understand the effects of certain options. NEW: The app icon has been updated. NEW: There are many small new features all around the app. NEW: You can now reveal added files in Finder.

NEW: The user interface has been updated to make use of new UI elements of macOS 26 Tahoe. NEW: Entering the license code may not have worked on macOS 26. NEW: The app icon has been updated to match the new macOS 26 Tahoe style.

NEW: Includes slight localization enhancements. NEW: The new minimum os version is macOS 10.13. FIX: An issue preventing the setting of a password to halt printing was resolved.

FIX: Some PDF file could not be unlocked with the user-password.

NEW: The app has been optimised to work with Apple Silicon. NEW: Improved French and German translations. Thanks for your hints! NEW: The look of the toolbar buttons have been improved for older macOS versions.

NEW: The app has been improved to work great with macOS 11 Big Sur. NEW: A toolbar has been added for an easy access. NEW: The localisation hs been improved. FIX: Some PDF files in landscape format were cut off after saving.

Minor improvements

If you like PDF Protector, please consider to rate it on the App Store to support further development. :) NEW: New minimum OS is macOS 10.10. NEW: PDF Protector is now ready for macOS 10.14 Mojave, including dark mode support. FIX: The open dialog from the File menu did not always work.

If you like PDF Protector, please consider to rate it on the App Store. It would mean the world to me. :) NEW: Chinese has been added to the supported languages. 嗨！ NEW: Minimum system requirement is now Mac OS 10.9.5 Mavericks. NEW: You can now show your license key and deactivate it from the PDF Protector menu. FIX: Sometimes there was an issue with the animation upon startup.

If you like PDF Protector, please consider to rate it on the App Store. It would mean the world to me. :) FIX: Minor bugfixes.

FIX: Sometimes the application freezed when saving the file with a new name.

NEW: If you save the as a new file, the save directory is now the same as the directory of the original file. FIX: Minor bug fixes.

NEW: Better user interface, updated for OS X 10.10 Yosemite. NEW: New application icon. UPDATE: You can now use the tab key to switch between text fields.

NEW: Polish localization.

NEW: You can now set a standard password in the preferences. NEW: Always require certain passwords automatically.

• FIX: Sometimes PDF Protector didn’t recognized a PDF document as locked.

• NEW: If you have problems with PDF Protector you can now save a log-file and send it to me. • UPDATE: Updated application icon • UPDATE: The standard encryption length is now 128 bit • FIX: If you lock or unlock a large document the progress bar didn’t update for some users.