Protect PDF with Password — Free Encryption Tool
Free & secureNo signup requiredFiles never stored
Add password protection to sensitive PDF documents. Prevent unauthorized access to your financial records, legal documents, and personal files. Free, no signup needed.
Pro Tip: Use a strong password with letters, numbers, and symbols. Share the password separately from the document.
How It Works
1
Upload PDF
Select the document to protect.
2
Set password
Choose a strong password.
3
Encrypt
Password protection is applied.
4
Download
Get your protected PDF.
Who Uses This
Financial Documents
Protect tax returns and bank statements.
Legal Files
Secure contracts and agreements.
Medical Records
Keep health documents private.
Business Proposals
Protect confidential business plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
How secure is the encryption?+
We use AES-128 or AES-256 encryption, the industry standard for document security.
Can I remove the password later?+
Yes. Use our Unlock PDF tool with the password to remove protection.
What if I forget the password?+
There's no way to recover the password. Keep a secure backup of your passwords.
Can I set different permissions?+
The password prevents opening the document. For edit-only restrictions, use a desktop PDF editor.
Is my file uploaded to a server?+
Processing happens in your browser. Your files are never stored on our servers.
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