PDF Expiration
Embed an expiration mechanism in a PDF so the document displays a message or restricts access after a specified date. Uses PDF JavaScript to enforce time-limited document access.
- 1Upload the PDF you want to time-limit
- 2Set the expiration date using the date picker
- 3Choose the action on expiry: show a warning message or restrict content access
- 4Click 'Set Expiration' to embed the JavaScript trigger
- 5Download the time-limited PDF and distribute to recipients
- Send a price quote PDF that automatically becomes inaccessible after 30 days
- Distribute a time-limited exam paper PDF that expires after the test window closes
- Share a confidential board document that expires after the meeting date
- Issue a trial access PDF that expires after a 14-day evaluation period
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