Crypto vs Adobe Acrobat password protection
An Acrobat alternative for protected PDF delivery from Figma.
Prepare a password-protected PDF from the Figma frames with Crypto. Keep the selected design version and protected export in one workflow instead of adding a separate PDF password step.
Free to install. Includes 10 Pro trials, no credit card required.
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Adobe Acrobat password protection or Crypto?
Compare the workflow, then choose the tool that fits your next project.
Choose your workflow
Pick the tool that fits the job.
See it in practice
What you can do with Crypto.
Explore the features behind the workflow, with demonstrations and setup guides.
Give every design version a polished browser preview.
Present static Figma designs on a clean browser-based preview page with version history, navigation, dark mode, fullscreen viewing, and video recording.
- Versioned browser previews
- Dark mode and fullscreen
- Presentation recording
Export compressed, password-protected PDFs from Figma.
Export compressed, password-protected PDF files directly from Figma when a confidential design needs to be shared offline or attached to email.
- PDF password protection
- Built-in PDF compression
- Offline secure sharing
Try one real project
Bring the workflow into Crypto.
Start with a representative file before changing the team's process.
Crypto ProWhat to check before switching.
This comparison covers PDF password protection only. Check the actual access behavior in the recipient’s PDF reader; passwords do not prevent a permitted viewer from reproducing visible content.
Read the workflow guide- Choose and order the Figma frames for the protected document.
- Configure Crypto’s supported PDF password settings and export the file.
- Open the PDF in a separate reader and verify the password and page content.
Common questions
What to know before you start.
When should I choose Crypto instead of Adobe Acrobat password protection?
Designers preparing selected Figma artwork as a protected PDF deliverable.
When is Adobe Acrobat password protection a better fit?
People protecting an existing PDF or working with Acrobat’s broader document tools.
What should I check before switching?
This comparison covers PDF password protection only. Check the actual access behavior in the recipient’s PDF reader; passwords do not prevent a permitted viewer from reproducing visible content.
Can I try Crypto before upgrading?
Yes. Install Crypto from the Figma Community to use 10 free Pro trials. No credit card required.
Free to install
Try it on your own Figma file.
Use the 10 included Pro trials to check the workflow and output before deciding whether Crypto belongs in your production stack.
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