Protect PDF
Encrypt a PDF with a password.
Merge, split, compress, convert and sign files right in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
How to use Protect PDF
Protect PDF encrypts a document with a password using 256-bit AES. Anyone who opens the file must enter the password first, which is useful for payslips, statements and personal records.
- Select the PDF to protect.
- Enter a password twice.
- Download the encrypted PDF and share the password separately.
Frequently asked questions
What if I forget the password?
The password cannot be recovered. Keep an unprotected copy somewhere safe.
Which apps can open it?
Any modern PDF reader, including Adobe Acrobat, Chrome, Edge and Apple Preview.