Protect PDF with Password

Encrypt your PDF with strong AES-256 protection. Choose whether printing and copying are allowed. The file is protected on your device and never uploaded.

Runs in your browser. Your files never leave your device.

1Add file
2Adjust
3Download

Add a PDF to protectChoose a file, drag and drop, or pasteYour file stays on your device.

How it works

01Add your PDF.
02Choose a password.
03Press Protect and download.

Tips and common mistakes

Choose a password you can remember and others cannot guess

Use a long phrase or a mix of words, numbers and symbols rather than a birth date. Write it down somewhere safe, because a lost password usually cannot be recovered.

Share the password separately

Send the PDF in one message and the password in another, ideally through a different app. That way a single lost message does not give access to the file.

Guides for this tool

How to Password Protect a PDF Before Sharing ItLock a PDF with a password so only the right person can open it. Learn how to choose a strong password, share it safely and what protection can not do.2 min

Questions

Can you recover a lost password?

No. Nobody can, not even us. Keep the password somewhere safe.

Is my file uploaded to a server?

No. Everything happens inside your browser on your own device. Your files are never sent to us or anyone else.

Is it free?

Yes. It is free to use, with no signup, no watermark and no daily limit.

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