Protect PDF

Lock your PDF with a password so only people who know it can open it.

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Protect PDF online

Protect a PDF with a password online. The file is encrypted with AES-256, and you decide whether people may print, copy or edit it.

How to use Protect PDF

  1. Choose your PDF.
  2. Type a password twice.
  3. Choose what people are allowed to do: print, copy, or edit.
  4. Press Protect PDF and download the protected file.

Frequently asked questions

Can you recover a lost password?

No. We do not store your password, so keep it somewhere safe. Your original unprotected file is not changed.

What encryption is used?

AES-256.

Can people without the password open it?

No. A PDF reader asks for the password first.

Can I protect a file that already has a password?

Not directly. Remove its password first with Unlock PDF.