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Protect PDF with a Password

Lock a PDF with a password. Optionally stop people printing it or copying its text.

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🔒 Locked on your device — we never see your file or password. ⚠️ Remember the password: nobody can recover it for you.

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How to use the Protect PDF

  1. Choose your PDF.
  2. Type a password twice.
  3. Choose whether printing and copying are allowed.
  4. Click Protect PDF and download.

Frequently asked questions

How secure is it?

The PDF is locked with strong AES encryption. Use a long password that is hard to guess.

What if I forget the password?

Nobody can recover it — not even us — so keep it somewhere safe.

Is my password sent anywhere?

No. The PDF is locked in your browser and the password never leaves your device.