Password protect a PDF

Encrypt a PDF with a password so only the people you choose can open it. Set permissions for printing and copying too.

Runs in your browser — this file is never uploaded

Protect PDF is still being built

This tool is not finished yet. It will run in your browser like the rest when it lands.

Ready to use now

1
Add your file
Drop your PDF into the box above, or browse to choose it. Nothing is uploaded.
2
Set your options
Adjust the settings for protect pdf until the preview looks the way you want it.
3
Download the result
Press the action button and the finished file saves straight to your device.

Is Protect PDF free to use?+

Yes. Protect PDF is free with no account, no file limit and no watermark added to your document.

Are my files uploaded to a server?+

No. Protect PDF runs entirely inside your browser, so the document never leaves your device.

Which browsers does it work in?+

Any current version of Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari, on desktop, tablet and phone.