Viewing protected PDFs in Adobe Acrobat ReaderĪdobe Acrobat Reader integrates with Microsoft Purview Information Protection solutions, such as Azure Information Protection to provide users with a simplified and consistent experience for classified and/or protected PDFs. This standard is used by default by the AIP client. The PDF readers referenced on this page can all open protected documents that adhere to the ISO standard for PDF encryption. For more information, see Support for previous formats. In this case, try one of the readers listed as supported for previous formats. If your document doesn't open after installing a recommended reader, the document may be protected in an older format. Installing a protected PDF reader for mobile (iOS/Android) Installing a protected PDF reader for Windows or Mac Viewing protected PDFs in Microsoft Edge on Windows or Mac The bar at the top indicates that the document is protected by a Microsoft Purview Information Protection solution.įor instructions, see the following sections: Protected PDF readers that support AIP verify that you've been granted permissions to open the document, and also decrypt the content for you.įor example, the following image shows an encrypted document open in Adobe Acrobat Reader. Protected PDF readers enable users to open those encrypted PDFs and view the sensitive information contained.Įncrypting your PDFs with AIP ensures that unauthorized people cannot read the file's content. This article describes the protected PDF readers that are supported for Azure Information Protection (AIP). Learn more about the support status of other Azure Information Protection components. The Azure Information Protection add-in for Office is now in maintenance mode and we recommend you use labels that are built in to your Office 365 apps and services. Are you looking for Microsoft Purview Information Protection, formerly Microsoft Information Protection (MIP)?

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