Password protect a PDF
Lock a PDF so only people with the password can open it.
Choose a PDF
or drop it here
Write the password down. Nobody, including us, can open the file without it.
How to put a password on a PDF
- Choose your PDF.
- Type a password twice.
- Press Protect PDF and download.
How strong is the protection?
The file is encrypted with AES-256, the same standard banks use. It opens in any PDF reader once the password is entered.
What if I forget the password?
It can't be recovered, so keep a copy of the original file or write the password down.
Are my files private?
Yes. Your file is never uploaded. Everything happens inside your browser on your own device.