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Pros
- Offered completely free of charge
- Open-source code provides full transparency
- Implements industry-standard AES-256 encryption
- Native application for Windows operating systems
- Encrypted files open in any standard PDF reader
Cons
- Exclusively available for the Windows operating system
- Lacks batch processing functionality for multiple files
- No granular controls for user permissions like printing
- No command-line interface for automation
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