Protect PDF with a password

Encrypt the document with a password (AES-256) and optionally block printing and copying.

How it works

Protect PDF with a password

Choose a file

Drop the file into the box or click “Choose”. It opens on your device.

Protect PDF

Choose a password and permissions.

Download the result

Click the button and the file is saved to your downloads. You can pass it straight to another tool.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How strong is the encryption?

AES-256 — the modern standard. Strength depends on the password length: use 10+ characters.

I forgot the password!

It cannot be recovered — by us or anyone else. Keep it somewhere safe.