SecuritySetter
Apply, update, and remove PDF security settings from within Adobe Acrobat. Control encryption strength, open passwords, and fine-grained document permissions in one integrated dialog.
Last updated March 2026
Overview
SecuritySetter is an Adobe Acrobat plug-in that puts complete control over PDF security directly into the Acrobat interface. Whether you need to encrypt new documents, update the permissions on existing ones, or strip security entirely, SecuritySetter provides a straightforward dialog that exposes every standard PDF security option — encryption level, open password, permissions password, printing rights, content copying, and more. Named security configurations let you save and reuse settings across projects, making it easy to apply consistent security policies to large volumes of documents.
Key Features
Comprehensive PDF encryption and permissions management from inside Adobe Acrobat.
Encryption Control
Choose from 128-bit RC4, 128-bit AES, or 256-bit AES encryption to match your document security requirements and compatibility needs.
Password Management
Set an open password to restrict who can view the document, and a separate permissions password to prevent unauthorised changes to security settings.
Permissions Control
Precisely control printing resolution, page changes, form filling, commenting, and content extraction to define exactly what recipients can do with your PDFs.
Remove Security
Strip all security from a document in one click, provided you have the permissions password, ready for editing or redistribution.
Named Configurations
Save security presets by name and reload them at any time. Apply the same security policy consistently across many documents without re-entering settings.
Batch Processing
Apply named configurations to multiple documents via the Mapsoft Batch plug-in, enabling high-volume security operations across entire document sets.
Use Cases
SecuritySetter is used wherever consistent, auditable PDF security is required.
Confidential Document Distribution
Encrypt sensitive reports, contracts, and proposals before distributing them externally, ensuring only authorised recipients can open and read the content.
Print and Copy Restriction
Prevent recipients from printing or extracting content from published PDFs, protecting intellectual property and maintaining control over how documents are used.
Regulatory Compliance
Apply consistent encryption policies across document archives to meet data protection and information security requirements in regulated industries.
Bulk Security Application
Use saved configurations with the Mapsoft Batch plug-in to apply or update security settings across hundreds of documents in a single automated operation.
Resources
Download the free trial or read the full documentation to get started with SecuritySetter.
System Requirements
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Acrobat Pro or Standard (DC, 2020, or 2017). Not compatible with Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Operating System
Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit recommended). Both 32-bit and 64-bit Acrobat installations are supported.
Licence
Perpetual licence with free maintenance period. See licence details and upgrade policy.
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One-time purchase · includes 1 year of updates · perpetual licence