Protect PDF
Encrypt a PDF with a password using secure processing.
Drop PDF files here
or click to browse. Drop one PDF to get started.
1 PDF · up to 1 GB
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How to use Protect PDF
Lock a PDF with a password so only people who know it can open the file.
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Upload a PDF
Add the file you want to encrypt.
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Set a password
Enter a strong password in the sidebar. Store it safely — it can’t be recovered here.
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Protect & download
Click Protect PDF. Download the encrypted file when the job completes.
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