Protect PDF

Lock a PDF with a password in seconds

Set a password so only people you share it with can open the file.

or drop files here

No file upload to server
100% browser-based
Completely free

Add an open password (plus optional permission limits) so your contract, report or ID scan can only be read by the person you meant to send it to. Encryption runs on your device β€” not on some server.

How to Password Protect a PDF Before Sharing It

  1. Load the PDF you want to lock β€” drag it in or use Choose Files.

  2. Type an open password. Choose a long passphrase over a short word β€” length is what makes passwords hard to crack.

  3. Optionally add permission limits, such as blocking printing or copying of the text.

  4. Download the encrypted PDF and send the password through a different channel β€” never in the same email as the file.

Lock Files Down Before They Leave Your Hands

AES encryption applied in your browser, with both open-password and permissions control.

Strong Encryption

Secures your PDF with industry-standard AES encryption so only people with the password can open it.

No Upload Required

Your PDF is encrypted locally in your browser β€” never sent to a server.

Set Open & Permission Passwords

Restrict opening the file, or limit actions like printing and editing.

Works on Any PDF

Protect reports, contracts, or personal documents regardless of how they were created.

Free With No Signup

No account or limit on how many PDFs you protect.

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