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PDFKey Pro
4.3.9

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PDFKey Pro

4.3.9
22 September 2017

Edit and print password-protected PDF files.

Overview

PDFKey Pro can unlock PDF documents protected for printing and copying when you've forgotten your password. It can now also protect your PDF files with a password to prevent unauthorized access and/or restrict usage permissions. PDFKey Pro can also integrate in complex workflows using command-line tools (included).

Features
  • Completely unlocks files restoring editing and printing capabilities
  • Supports PDF with viewing password set as well (providing the correct password)
  • Protects your PDF files with a password to prevent unauthorized access
  • Restricts usage, such as printing and copying, permissions with a password.
  • Batch processing
  • Automatic update system via UpdateFX
  • Command Line Tool to use in scripts
  • Localized in English, Italian, Russian, German, French, Polish and Dutch
  • Free support

What's new in PDFKey Pro

Version 4.3.9:
  • Update bundled Java to JRE8u144
  • Bug fixes

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43 PDFKey Pro Reviews

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GreenBeerGuy
GreenBeerGuy
23 September 2008

Most helpful

A great program. Works as advertised. Opened a locked 10 page document in 30 seconds. Worth the purchase price. It took a few hours for the activation code to be sent to me. I wrote them an email asking about this and received a prompt apology (and the activation code).
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Version 3.7.4
susan-43
susan-43
18 June 2018
does this ap allow you to optimze file size?
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Version 4.3.9
Schwity
Schwity
16 April 2018
I use PDFKey Pro (v4.3.9) under macOS 10.13.4 and I discover a strange bug. When I set one of both protection options for copying or printing to allowed , I see that still both options not protected in the new created PDF! The info panel from the preview app shows that printing and copying is still allowed. I think this was quite wrong, wasn't it? Hoping of a fast update fixing this issue… thanks.
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Version 4.3.9
OiKatsu
OiKatsu
18 March 2015
4.1.4 does not launch on Mac Pro, 10.10.2. 3/18/15 11:12:13.823 AM PDFKey Pro[56694]: Failed to find library: 3/18/15 11:12:13.823 AM PDFKey Pro[56694]: .:Failed to launch JVM 3/18/15 11:12:13.824 AM com.apple.xpc.launchd[1]: (com.pdfkey.pdfkeypro.348500[56694]) Service exited with abnormal code: 1
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Version 4.1.4
1 answer(s)
brainnolo
brainnolo
18 March 2015
The software has been tested on 10.10.2 so it should normally work. Please try redownloading the software and write us at support@pdfkey.com if you still have problems!
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Stephen-Strum
Stephen-Strum
29 December 2014
I just upgraded my OS to 10.10 (Yosemite) and prior app to unlock PDFs so I could edit them (underline, highlight) was not working. I purchased PDFKey Pro and it worked for a while but then stopped working. I reinstalled and tried again but finally gave up and re-purchased the prior app (PDF Recover by Universe GMBH) that I had used for 10.6. It now worked fine. Don't know why PDFKey Pro failed to function but for me it was not a heart-warming experience.
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Version 4.1.0
1 answer(s)
brainnolo
brainnolo
12 January 2015
Would you please send us a report of the problems you are having, maybe with a file to test?
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mjbraganza
mjbraganza
25 October 2014
Just bought this yesterday. It’s an ok looking app. But it does what it says on the tin and it darned easy to use. What sets it apart is Michele’s support and his responsiveness. He’s worked with me patiently when I mailed him about a set of documents that would not decrypt and has gone over and above what any other developer would do to help me. For this kind of service, I would have gladly paid twice over what he charges! Totally recommended!
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Version 4.0.2
brainnolo
brainnolo
30 September 2014
This is the developer here: We are preparing an automated upgrade path for PDFKey Pro 3.x users for a discounted price. If you need a new license right now please write us an email and we will generate a discount coupon manually for you.
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Version 4.0.0
1 answer(s)
Abbott
Abbott
30 September 2014
I sent a note to the developer, got a reply almost immediately and was able to complete the upgrade. Very pleased with the responsiveness!
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pettifogger0712
pettifogger0712
30 September 2014
Looks like there is no upgrade path for v3.x users :-(
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Version 4.0.0
2 answer(s)
brainnolo
brainnolo
30 September 2014
Dear Pettifogger0712,

There is an upgrade path, but we still did not notify existing customers about the new version. We are planning to do this shortly. In the meantime please contact us for the details
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pettifogger0712
pettifogger0712
09 November 2014
Thanks - bought my upgrade copy this afternoon; so far so good :-)
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Ront
Ront
23 May 2014
I just tested this on an Acrobat XI Pro passworded/encrypted document and it would not work.
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Version 3.16
1 answer(s)
brainnolo
brainnolo
30 September 2014
The newest version of PDFKey Pro can now decrypt Acrobat XI documents!
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Deanl
Deanl
22 December 2012
The requirements needs to amended. It appears that as of V3.14, PDFKey Pro is Intel Only.
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Version 3.16
1 answer(s)
Deanl
Deanl
22 December 2012
My apologies that should be V3.15 + are Intel Only
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xcoxco
xcoxco
15 August 2012
Requires Java Runtime 6. But I just installed the last Java Runtime 7 from Oracle. Must my Java downgrade to run. Bummer.
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Version 3.15
2 answer(s)
xcoxco
xcoxco
15 August 2012
Ooops: Must downgrade my Java 7 to run this app. Bummer.
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brainnolo
brainnolo
17 October 2014
With version 4.x, PDFKey Pro does not depend on the installed Java Runtime anymore.
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$24.99

4.0

App requirements: 
  • Intel 64
  • OS X 10.8.3 or later
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