Protect PDF

Add a password to encrypt your PDF.

Files never leave your device.

Choose a file or drop it here

Accepts PDF. Your file stays on your device.

Select file

Add a file above to get started.

How to use it

Choose your PDF (or drop it on the page)
Set the options for what you want done
Download the finished file

Worth knowing

Choose a password you will remember: a lost password cannot be recovered.

Questions

Is my file uploaded anywhere?

No. Every tool runs in your browser and your file never leaves your device. The only exception is HTML to PDF with a web address: our server fetches that public page for you, and nothing of yours is sent.

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