Convert PDF to BEK

Understanding PDF and BEK file formats

PDF (Portable Document Format) is a widely used file format developed by Adobe for presenting documents in a manner independent of application software, hardware, and operating systems. PDF files can contain text, images, links, and even interactive elements, making them ideal for sharing and printing documents.

BEK files are less common and are typically associated with Backup Exec by Symantec, where BEK files serve as encryption keys for backup sets. They are not document or image files, but rather contain cryptographic information used to secure backup data.

Can you convert PDF to BEK?

Direct conversion from PDF to BEK is not possible because these formats serve entirely different purposes. PDF is a document format, while BEK is an encryption key file for backup software. If you are looking to secure a PDF file, you may want to encrypt it or include it in a backup set using Backup Exec, which will generate a BEK file for the backup set, not for the PDF itself.

How to secure a PDF using Backup Exec (BEK)

If your goal is to include a PDF in a secure backup with a BEK file, follow these steps:

1. Install Veritas Backup Exec on your system.
2. Add your PDF file to a backup job.
3. Enable encryption for the backup job. This will prompt Backup Exec to generate a BEK file as the encryption key.
4. After the backup completes, the BEK file will be stored in the designated location for encryption keys.

Note: The BEK file is not a converted PDF, but an encryption key for the backup set containing your PDF.

Best software for handling PDF and BEK files

• Veritas Backup Exec: The only recommended software for creating and managing BEK files. It allows you to back up and encrypt files, including PDFs, and generates BEK files for encryption management.
• Adobe Acrobat: For managing and encrypting PDF files before including them in a backup set.

Summary

There is no direct way to convert a PDF file to a BEK file, as they serve different functions. To secure a PDF with a BEK file, use Veritas Backup Exec to back up and encrypt the PDF, which will generate a BEK encryption key for the backup set.