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PDFKey Pro for Mac4.3.9
Edit and print password-protected PDF files.
What is PDFKey Pro for Mac
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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Apr 16 2018
Version: 4.3.9
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.
Mar 18 2015
Version: 4.1.4
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
Dec 29 2014
Version: 4.1.0
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.
Oct 25 2014
Version: 4.0.2
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!
Sep 30 2014
Version: 4.0.0
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.
Sep 30 2014
Version: 4.0.0
Looks like there is no upgrade path for v3.x users :-(
May 23 2014
Version: 3.16
I just tested this on an Acrobat XI Pro passworded/encrypted document and it would not work.
Dec 22 2012
Version: 3.16
The requirements needs to amended. It appears that as of V3.14, PDFKey Pro is Intel Only.
Aug 15 2012
Version: 3.15
Requires Java Runtime 6. But I just installed the last Java Runtime 7 from Oracle. Must my Java downgrade to run. Bummer.
Jul 26 2012
Version: 3.14
Uses Java Runtime, so doesn't work after installing Mountain Lion 10.8 unless you reinstall Java, so I gave it 1/2 star on stability. Due to security issues, I am reluctant to install Java on my Mac. It would be nice if the developer could recompile to run under Mac OS X.
Jun 12 2012
Version: 3.13
Stay away... this is one of those developers who wrote a program for a very specific function and charges way too much, then the very specific function becomes freely available elsewhere and they continue to milk cash by not changing or adding much over the years and again charging way too much for tiny incremental upgrades. They prey on the unsuspecting.
Jul 10 2011
Version: 3.13
I really like PDF Key Pro and used it for several years. For example, I receive regular invoices via mail which are encrypted. I know the password to encrypt the PDF but I prefer to save the PDFs as unencrypted documents for easy review and QuickLook compatibility.
I also have a bunch of PDFs which I could not print or extract single pages. After squeezing them through PDF Key Pro, I can do all those things.
Works great and received several updates. If you need this kind of software, PDF Key is a good joice.
Jul 15 2010
Version: 3.11.0
Well, using Skim instead of Acrobat, you can still copy material from a "copy protected" document (though print protection is ok)... :-(
Where is the protection if there is at least one (free!) app in the world that can break it with no effort?
Mar 22 2010
Version: 3.11.0
Ok, I guess I do not understand this program. When I lock or encrypt a file I do this to the whole file, not copying and printing only. I have a PDF, that I saved over a year ago and cannot remember the "viewing" password, so this program does me no go. I guess there are some people who set PDFs so they cannot be printed or copied, but I have yet to encounter one.
Mar 3 2010
Version: 3.10.2
Fine program for demo use, but you can save yourself $25 with several open source solutions. I recommend mupdf:
http://ccxvii.net/mupdf/
If you can use a terminal, it comes with a program, pdfclean, that will do the exact same thing.
Feb 20 2010
Version: 3.10.2
I have used PDFKey Pro since 2005. Although I only need it about 5 times a year, when I need it, I need it.
It has UNlocked every PDF that I thrown at it.
It is trivial to use.
Highly recommended.
Feb 18 2010
Version: 3.10.2
Just wondering...what's the point of password protecting a PDF with your app then?
If your app can just break it.
Sep 23 2008
Version: 3.7.4
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).
Sep 8 2008
Version: 3.7.4
works as advertised, a usable if uninspiring interface and free. what more can you ask for software. thanks for developing this!
Aug 22 2008
Version: 3.7.4
Better try PDFLab 2.0.3r2 (freeware) which is available via many google links. And it can unlock/ unprotect/ unsecure/ etc. all kinds of PDF encryptions by simply re-generating the PDF (that means by saving it as a new PDF) using CMD-R. Just try and enjoy.
Jul 5 2008
Version: 3.7.2
Since version 3.5 it has a problem with certain multi-pages PDF files which didn't occure with version 3.1
For exemple on this document http://www.setram.fr/docs/LTram.pdf
only the first page is converted. No problem with previous versions till 3.1
So i reverted to version 3.1
Jun 23 2008
Version: 3.7.2
Dishonest Company!!! Had several problems with pdfs. They initially agreed to fix them and then went back on their word. They never responded to my request for a refund
Jun 15 2008
Version: 3.7.2
I love this app! Hasn't let me down, yet. Fast and efficient this is an all-star winner. :)
Aug 10 2007
Version: 3.4.4
This is a excellent application and I am glad to have it. HOWEVER - does the serial activation code really have to be 87 characters in length? Not to mention that it chokes my password storage program. Seems a little paranoid to me!
Aug 9 2007
Version: 3.4.4
bkshopper heh, exactly how I feel... 22 minutes left... do I pull the trigger? tempting...
Aug 9 2007
Version: 3.4.4
seems like the type of app I don't need now, but will regret not buying later...
Aug 9 2007
Version: 3.4.4
At this promo price I'm at the verge of purchasing but still contemplating how useful unlocking PDFs would be to me.
The only locked PDFs I've come across are my ebooks and PDFKey Pro doesn't unlock these DMG protected PDFs. So I'll wait and think about it for now.
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
What a wonderful app, and at a great price! I could have used this several times over the last couple of years.
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
This is exactly the program that all pdf'ers need. Thanks for creating such a nifty program. I wonder if this is also readily available on the Window's platform?
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
have been looking for something like this for a long time...How many times have you read a fantastic pdf and wanted to send someone just a quote from the article but you couldn't because it was locked.
But now...thanks to PDFKey pro...Presto! No problem!
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
Ohh, a beautiful app for sure! Wish I could buy it, only problem is I don't have a credit card. =P *win please*
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
When saving locked PDF files of various statements for my digital files, I've longed for a way to delete the empty or useless pages. Voila!
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
$10 makes me want to buy it. But what if I end up winning a copy?
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
This app could literally save your tail. But then again, what are we going to do for real-time security of pdfs?
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
For the security, flexibility, and time-saving this app provides, it seems well worth the purchase and use.
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
If you can decrypt passwords and remove them in PDFs, doesn't this somewhat make PDFs insecure to those aware of programs like PDFKey Pro.
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
A handy tool for people who work with PDFs. It works, and at this price, it's hard to say no.
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
This is a useful app. I have Acrobat Pro, which provides finer grain security control. But for quick-and-dirty, PDFPro is great. Also, the password entered through PDFPro will not work in Acrobat Pro. You need to be careful with this: If you lock a document using PDFLab Pro, you must also unlock it with PDFLab Pro before working with it in Acrobat Pro. I actually think this is a desirable feature, but some may not.
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
I have been looking for something like this for a long time...How many times have you read a fantastic pdf and wanted to send someone just a quote from the article but you couldn't because it was locked.
But now...thanks to PDFKey pro...Presto! No problem! Thanks Michelle!
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
There have been times when I have needed to extract something from an open source document that was locked. Previously I had to go to a PC to use a decryption program. I am glad that this type of program is now on the Mac and affordable.
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
Hmmm... I have to say that for 10$, it's really tempting - unless I win a copy? ;-)
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
I second that (the Great Price comment). Seems a little high at the regular price because I handle a lot of PDFs and really dont run into this problem often. Thanks again MUPromo!
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
Wow this app is certainly the kind you need the most when you certainly don't have time to look for it (like "print this pdf now..."). I just tried the ColorSync hint however, it removes that kind of protection...
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
I had looked at this before, but as it is only a very occasional need to unlock a PDF (presumably accidentally locked as these are educational items) the price was too high, but at promo price I will buy it.
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
I have looked at this for years. But I thought it too expensive to solve the occasional problem. This is the price break I needed.
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
I have purchased several different utilities for unlocking PDF's in the past, and PDFKey Pro is by far the simplest and the best at a very reasonable price.
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
DRM = Digital Rights Management... you could've googled it:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_rights_management
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
I deal with PDF's everyday, so I can use an application like this.
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
The developer's website states: "DRM and PDFKey Pro:
"PDFKey Pro is not compatible with DRM'ed eBooks from eStores. PDFKey Pro is designed to help you work with PDF files when you've lost your password, or when you need to process your PDFs all at once. It is not designed to defeat DRM."
That's fine w/me, but what the heck is DRM?
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
I have needed something like this, but the price was too high to solve a one-shot problem. This is more reasonable.
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
I like to fill out rebate forms in Acrobat, but a lot of them aren't fillable.
It's not as if I can change the terms of the rebate, but they could at least let me fill in the blanks!
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
If all you need to do is remove the password or other restrictions, you might be able to do it for free with this
http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=200512231728165
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
This is an excellent piece of software and it has come in very handy over the last couple of years. A well supported and highly recommended software app if you need to deal with PDF issues.
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
I've bought it, very useful! you can drag ad drop folders also...very fast, very good!
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
I'm not sure whether I will ever need it, but I guess it is a good tool to have lying around when I need to unlock some old PDF for which I have forgotten the password.
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
Anyone else concerned that PDF security is worthless based on what this app proclaims to do?
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
This looks pretty cool, I've got some pdf's from a magazine subscription that use an old user name and pass I'm always forgetting.
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
These promotions have been useful. Keep up the good work.
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
Saved my day! My colleague's on holiday and her customer wants a new print-out of a report... But the PDF is, was, protected, and there was no way to contact my colleague. PDFKey Pro came to the rescue. Thank you.
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
Extremely useful piece of software when you come up against a protected PDF you want to print or save, but can't.
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
How does it remove the password?
Are there some security problems in the pdf library or does the programm utilize a brute force attack?
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
Great Program! I have been able to use this to take just certain pages from a pdf and send them to coworkers.
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
A great utility I have in my "toolbox of utility apps". Some PDF's will not allow you to print out just the page or two you need it's either print out ALL the pages (and some PDF manuals are over 100 pages) or nothing. PDF Pro Key will unlock the PDF and allow you to print just the pages you want.
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
This app seems nice, but it would be great if it was able to combine some PDF in one like "combine PDF" and put some note or marks like "SKIM"
Pleas forgive my bad english... I'm French
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
MacUpdate is giving away copies of this promo to people who post comments below.
Anyone win?
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
Besides, who wants to use Acrobat these days anyways....
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
This is very useful, especially when people in your company automatically lock files without realising it!
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
Really easy to use. And if you do not want to buy Acrobat Professional for a greater amount ...
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
I am already using this tool and I can really recommend it to everyone dealing with encrypted PDFs.
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
Very interesting and useful. Now maybe I can fill out forms without exports to WORD!
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
Interesting and useful. I use encrypted PDFs more and more (using OS X and PDFpen) and this can fill a blank spot in my tool box.
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
Looks like an excellent tool. Very handy for the small number of locked PDFs I have to deal with.
The requirement that you have the opening password prevents rampant piracy.
Aug 8 2007
Version: 3.4.4
ModOps: they'll just scan the paper and upload it anyway.. Be consistent and curse the scanner and photocoper people too. :)
This app is just a tool. My hammer is just a tool, too. I can do illegal things with both of them.
$24.99
App requirements:
- Intel 64
- OS X 10.8.3 or later
License:
Paid • One-Time Purchase
Downloaded & Installed 91,288 times
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