What does view-only export do exactly?
It flattens interactive content into static pages and sets PDF permission flags that tell compliant readers to disallow editing, text copying, and printing.
View-Only Export
Flatten a PDF and apply PDF permission flags that restrict editing, copying, and printing — a practical step before sharing documents you want recipients to read but not modify.
Frequently asked questions
Are PDF permission restrictions reliable?
They are respected by compliant readers like Adobe Acrobat. They do not prevent a determined user with non-standard tools from extracting content — they are a deterrent, not a technical lock.
Should I also add a password?
For documents that genuinely need protection, combining view-only export with password protection (see Protect PDF) gives more layers of deterrence.
Is my file uploaded?
No. The operation runs entirely locally in your browser.
Is it safe? Are my files uploaded?
These tools run locally in your browser — for supported local operations your files are not uploaded to a server. Processing the document on your own device avoids sending it to a third party.