Keep control,
wherever your file goes

Don’t lose control after a file is downloaded. With Persistent Protection After Download (PPAD), you control who views and track every view.

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Digital Rights Management (DRM) made simple

Persistent Protection After Download (PPAD) is Digify’s patent-pending DRM technology designed to keep you in control of your files, even after download.

Step 1:
You send the file

Simply upload and share your file through Digify’s secure platform. No complicated setup is required, making it fast and easy to distribute sensitive content.

Step 2:
Recipient downloads PPAD file

Your recipient receives the file in a protected PPAD format that opens directly in their browser. No extra apps or installations are needed for access.

Step 3:
You stay in control

Even after download, you decide who can view, how long they can access it, and whether access can be revoked anytime. Tracking and restrictions remain active.

Convenience for recipients, control for you.

Diligence

Investors can download the entire data room instantly, while you track engagement levels and gain clear insights into their overall interest.

Sales

Prospects can open proposals directly in their browser, while you track each page viewed and use insights to send personalized, effective follow-ups.

Publications

Subscribers can keep files on their devices, while you monitor access, detect unauthorized usage, and leverage insights to encourage renewals or additional purchases.

Training

Learners can access training materials even in low bandwidth, while you apply expiry dates, usage limits, and monitor secure, controlled content consumption.

Why PPAD is better?

PPAD is unlike traditional Digital Rights Management (DRM) or Virtual Data Room (VDR) tools.

Feature Digify PPAD Other DRM tools Other VDRs
No desktop app required Opens directly in your browser Desktop app required Portal-only access
Works after download Yes Yes No
Multi-format support PDF, Office, images, video, audio Often limited to a single format PDF, Office, images, video, audio
Page-by-page tracking Yes No Rarely supported

The fastest, easiest way to protect files after download

Stop file sharing by locking access to each recipient

Control stays in place, even when you are offline

Revoke or set access to expire anytime, even after download

Track every page view, even after download

Protect your documents and media files with watermarks

Block printing, copying, and screenshots when needed

Available where you need it

Use PPAD inside Digify

Keep files protected directly within Digify’s secure data rooms and file sharing platform, ensuring control after every share.

Use PPAD inside your cloud storage

Extend persistent protection to SharePoint, OneDrive, Google Drive, Box, or Dropbox without disrupting existing workflows or storage habits.

Integrate PPAD directly via API

Embed PPAD into your apps or workflows via API, or deploy on-premise for compliance and data residency requirements.

Security that stays with your file

Most secure file sharing services or data rooms lose protection once the file is downloaded. PPAD ensures your files stay secure, anywhere.

  • Built-in protection. Files stay secure even when copied, forwarded or shared.
  • Your rules, everywhere. Expiry dates, watermarking, and usage limits remain active.
  • Offline ready. Recipients can work without the internet after initial access. You still control when access ends.

Patent pending. Designed for control and convenience. ISO27001 certified.

What our customers say

Frequently asked question (FAQ)

A next-generation approach to Digital Rights Management that helps you keep control over files after they are downloaded. PPAD files follow the rules you set, such as view-only access, expiration dates, or the ability to revoke access.

No. Recipients can open PPAD files directly in their browser without installing additional software.

Yes. Once a recipient opens a file, they can continue to access it offline for the duration you allow. Protection rules and restrictions still apply.

PPAD supports the following file types:
  • PDF: (.PDF)
  • Spreadsheets: (.XLSX)
  • Document ( .DOC, .DOCX, .MOBI, .ODT, .OTT, .EPUB, .XPS)
  • Presentation (.PPT, .PPTX, .PPTM, .PPSM, .POTM, .ODP, .OTP)
  • Private notes: (.TXT)
  • Images: (.JPG, .PNG, .GIF, .BMP)
  • Yes. You can revoke access or set an expiration date at any time, even after the file has been downloaded.

    Yes. PPAD uses encryption and digital rights enforcement to ensure files cannot be copied, forwarded, or modified outside the rules you configure. For more details, see here.

    Yes. The PPAD Viewer runs directly in your browser and there is no risk of downloading malware or unknown programs. You are simply extending your browser’s ability to open .ppad files securely.

    To open a .ppad file, you will need the PPAD viewer. For full instructions, see our help desk guide on opening PPAD files.

    Protect your files with PPAD today