Protect PDF
Add a password to a PDF so only people with the password can open it.
To password-protect a PDF, set a password, confirm it, and upload the file. We encrypt it and you download the protected copy. No sign-up needed to try it.
How to use it
Choose a password, confirm it, then upload your PDF. Download the protected file. Keep the password safe, we can’t recover it.
When it helps
A password keeps a private PDF private when you email it or upload it somewhere. Only someone with the password can open the file.
Common questions
What if I forget the password?
We can’t recover it. The password isn’t stored anywhere, so save it somewhere safe before you protect the file.
How strong is the protection?
The PDF is encrypted, so anyone without the password can’t open it. It works in the PDF readers people normally use.
Is my password kept private?
Yes. It’s used only to lock your file, and it is never saved, shared, or logged.
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