Protect PDF
Add a strong password to your PDF files with ease.
Secure Your PDF Documents Instantly
In today's digital world, protecting sensitive information is crucial. Whether it's a confidential business report, a personal ID, or a private manuscript, your PDF files deserve the best security. Our free online PDF Protector allows you to add a strong, encrypted password to any PDF file in seconds. This ensures that only people with the correct password can view your document, giving you complete peace of mind.
Why Password Protect Your PDFs?
Ensure Confidentiality
Keep your private documents—like contracts, invoices, and personal records—safe from unauthorized access.
Control Distribution
Share your files confidently, knowing that only the intended recipients with the password can open them.
Simple, Free, and Secure
Our tool uses strong encryption and all files are processed securely. Best of all, it's completely free!
Protection in 3 Simple Steps
Select Your PDF
Click the upload button and choose the PDF file you want to secure from your device.
Set a Strong Password
Enter a secure password in the input field. Make sure it's something you'll remember!
Download Your File
Click "Protect PDF" and download your newly encrypted, password-protected file.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: How secure is the password protection?
Our tool uses strong AES encryption to protect your PDF, which is an industry-standard for securing documents. This makes it extremely difficult for anyone to access the file without the correct password.
Q2: Are my uploaded files safe?
Yes, your privacy is our top priority. We automatically delete all uploaded and processed files from our servers after a short period (usually one hour) to ensure your data remains confidential.
Q3: Can I remove the password later?
Yes! To remove a password, you can use our Unlock PDF tool. You will need to know the current password to remove it.
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