Copy Protect PDF Ebooks

If you're an ebook author wondering about copy-protecting PDF files, here's a possible solution for you.

It's called Lizard Safeguard from LockLizard (http://www.locklizard.com) and it allows you to control the distribution and printing of your PDF files. This will help lessen your worries over the possibility that your ebook will just be passed around or even sold in eBay.

For example, you can dictate how many times your ebook customer may print the PDF file. You can also make the customer ownership authentication and verification process transparent, so that saves you time in terms of Customer Service because people won't be asking you about forgotten passwords.

Unlike other types of PDF security and DRM software, Lizard Safeguard does not create nor leave files in your hard disk. This prevents people from gaining access to such kinds of unprotected documents while the PDF file is being read.

It is, at $2495, kind of pricey. And if it works well, this might inspire other content creators who are worried about digital piracy and the infringement of intellectual property rights.

Still, if you're sellling a lot of ebooks and your customers are clamoring for PDF versions, you might wish to give this software a look.

[ First posted on 09/03/2006 by Manuel Viloria ]