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Protect PDF

Protect your document with an AES-256 password.

or drag & drop here

PDFUp to 100 MB per file · 250 MB total
Processed locally in your browser
Good to know

Keep the password safely and share it separately from the PDF. We cannot recover it.

Files stay on your device Free to use No sign-up needed
Protect PDF

Three steps. Done.

1

Choose your file

Pick a file or drop it into the tool above.

2

Adjust your settings

Choose the options that work for your document.

3

Download your result

Your new file is ready to save. The original stays untouched.

About this tool

Protect PDF

Encrypt a PDF with an AES-256 password before sharing it.

How to get the result you need

  1. Choose a password of at least eight characters and save it securely; recipients need it to open the document.
  2. Share the password separately and verify that your new file opens correctly.
Accepted file formats
PDF
What you can download
PDF
Options
Document password · Confirm password

What to check before sharing

Keep the password safely and share it separately from the PDF. We cannot recover it.

Each file can be up to 100 MB, with a 250 MB total. There are also limits on page counts and photo dimensions. Large files can take longer on a phone.

Good questions, simple answers

Do my files leave my device?+

No. Your files are processed in your browser and stay on your device. We do not upload or store your documents. The page only downloads the tools needed to make your changes.

Does this change my original file?+

No. Every tool creates a new file. Keep the original safely on your device and download the result when you are happy with it.

Good to know+

Keep the password safely and share it separately from the PDF. We cannot recover it.

Supported files+

PDF