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Protect PDF

Lock a PDF with a password

Free forever — no sign-up, nothing uploaded. Files never leave your device.

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Protect PDF

Lock a PDF with a password

Drop your file here

or browse from your device

Browse files

document.pdf

1.2 MB

report.pdf

860 KB

100% private

Nothing is uploaded — everything runs in your browser.

Free forever

No account or payment required.

No sign-up

Open the tool and start using it right away.

Local processing

Processing time depends on your input and device.

About this tool

Encrypt any PDF with a user password so it needs one to open — generated locally, nothing is uploaded.

PDF Protect is a security-focused tool that adds password encryption to your PDF documents. Safeguard sensitive information by setting an owner password that prevents unauthorized opening, or add a permissions password that restricts printing, copying, and editing while still allowing viewing. The encryption happens entirely in your browser using industry-standard AES encryption—your password and document are never transmitted anywhere.

In a world where data breaches and unauthorized access are constant concerns, PDF Protect gives you control over who can access and modify your documents. Whether you're protecting financial reports, legal contracts, personal records, or proprietary business information, our tool applies robust encryption in seconds. It's the fastest, safest way to secure your PDFs without relying on third-party services or expensive software.

Key features

Everything you get with Protect PDF — no premium upsell.

Encrypt PDFs with owner and user passwords

AES-256 encryption for maximum security

Restrict printing, copying, editing, and content extraction

Support for both open and permissions passwords

100% client-side encryption—passwords never leave your browser

Free with no registration or file size limits

How to use Protect PDF

Follow the steps below to use the tool.

  1. 1

    Upload PDF

    Drag and drop the PDF you want to protect or click to browse your device.

  2. 2

    Set Passwords

    Enter an owner password for full access control and optionally a user password to restrict opening.

  3. 3

    Configure Permissions

    Choose which actions to restrict: printing, copying text, editing, or content extraction.

  4. 4

    Apply Encryption

    Click protect to encrypt the PDF and download the secured document.

Still free, still private — your files never leave your device.

Launch Protect PDF

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers before you launch the tool.