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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