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How to Share View-Only PDFs (And Stop Clients From Stealing Ideas)

The Freelancer's Nightmare

You spend weeks designing a brand identity or architectural layout. You send the PDF for review. Two days later, the client ghosts you—but uses your design anyway. They took the PDF, used an online converter, and kept the work without paying.

This happens to 40% of freelancers at some point in their career. The problem isn't your work; it's how you deliver it.

The "View-Only" Solution

Sending a raw PDF file is like handing over the keys to your house. Once they have the file, you have zero control. They can forward it, print it, or edit it.

SecureViewPDF changes the dynamic. Instead of sending the file, you send a link. The file sits on our secure server, encrypted. The client views it in their browser.

Key Benefits:

  • No Downloads: The download button is removed.
  • Expiry Timers: Set the link to expire in 48 hours. This creates urgency for them to review (and pay).
  • Revocability: Client ghosting you? Revoke the link. Suddenly they are very responsive.

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