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Protect PDF with password

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Encrypt your PDF with AES-128.

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Process ≤ 50.0 MB

About this tool

Encrypt your PDF with AES-128.

Privacy by architecture

All processing happens in your browser. Your PDF never uploads to our servers. No account required, no usage limits.

How it works

  1. 1Choose a PDF — never leaves your device
  2. 2Configure the tool to your needs
  3. 3Save the result to your downloads

Frequently asked questions

Is this PDF password protection free?

Yes, completely free with no usage limits.

How secure is the encryption?

We use AES-128 encryption (PDF 1.6+ standard). For threat models requiring resistance to GPU brute-force, use a strong password with 12+ characters and high entropy.

Will my PDF be uploaded to a server?

No. Encryption happens entirely in your browser — neither we nor anyone else has access to your password or PDF.

Can I recover a forgotten password?

No. There is no recovery mechanism — by design. Anyone (including us) could decrypt your PDF if there were one. Save the password somewhere safe before encrypting.

Does it work offline?

Yes, after the first visit.