TOKYO (MacHouse) – Yes, it’s been almost a month since I introduced my last software title. That’s mostly because I’ve run out of ideas. Good news is that I finally submitted a new software title to Mac App Store some 12 hours ago. This new Mac application is called PDFLockAll.

PDFLockAll is a desktop application that lets you password-protect (or unprotect) multiple PDF documents at a time.  Imagine that you have a few dozen PDF documents to password-protect.  Would you protect those documents one by one or use PDFLockAll to protect them all at a time?  PDFLockAll works in a way such that the same password will be used to protect multiple PDF documents.  You don’t have to worry about original PDF files being overwritten.  Since PDFLockAll will create new password-protected PDF files after you select an export path, original files will remain intact.

Whether you use Preview or Adobe Reader to open a password-protected PDF document that has been created with this application, you won’t get to view the content until you enter the right password. Is it still protected on a PC? The answer is yes. If you try to view a locked document that you’ve created with this application on a PC, the content is still password-protected.  

Available at Mac App Store

Features

1. Password-protect multiple PDF documents with the same password at a time.
2. Unlock multiple PDF documents that are already password-locked at a time.
3. Use a drop box to select and open PDF files that are readily accessible.
4. The application supports the retina screen. (tested with 2014 2.6 GHz 13″ MacBook Pro)
5. The application supports the fullscreen mode.
6. Languages: English and Japanese only
7. Application file size: 11.8 MB.
8. The application comes with a complete user’s guide written in English. (Choose Help > User’s Guide.)
9. The application comes with a 13-page introduction window, giving the user a quick tour over how it works.
10. Use Dice to generate a random password. (v. 1.1.0)

System requirements

1. 10.8 (tested with 10.8.5), 10.9 (tested with 10.9.5), 10.10 (tested with 10.10.0)
2. 64-bit system

Limitations

1. A password must contain only ASCII characters as it’s specified by Quartz.
2. A password must be 32-character long or less as it’s specified by Quartz.

Version history

1.0.1 (Released on April 22, 2015)

1. The application comes with a password generator. Click on the button with an image of dice to open the password generator.
2. A few minor changes and fixes are done.

1.0.1 (Released on March 5, 2015)

1. A series of minor fixes is done for the Japanese localization.

User’s guide

Application user’s guide is available (only in English). Click here to access it online.






Trial/Demo version

Click here to download a trial version. This trial version will remain fully functional for 7 days, starting from the very moment you first launch it.






Video tutorial

There is no video tutorial at this time.






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