Protect PDF with Password
Encrypt a PDF with a password and optional print, copy and edit restrictions, in your browser.
Drop a file here, or click to chooseYou can also click this area and paste a copied file.
Encrypted in your browser. Your file and your password are never uploaded or stored.
About this tool
Keep a PDF private by requiring a password to open it. The file is encrypted with AES-256 right in your browser, so neither the document nor the password is ever uploaded. You can also block printing, copying and editing.
How to use it
- Choose a PDF file.
- Enter and repeat a password, and tick any restrictions.
- Click Protect PDF and download the encrypted file.
Frequently asked questions
Is my PDF or password uploaded?
No. Encryption runs locally in your browser and the password is never stored.
What if I forget the password?
The file cannot be recovered. Keep the password somewhere safe.
Are restrictions secure?
Most PDF apps respect them, but some tools ignore them. The open password is what really protects the content.