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Protect PDF

Add password protection to a PDF using strong AES-256 encryption. 100% processed in your browser. Your file and password never leave your computer.

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Drop a PDF here or click to browse
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⚠️ Limit: File must be under 50MB. Remember your password — there is no way to recover it, for you or for us.

Frequently Asked Questions

What encryption does this use?

AES-256, the same encryption strength used by Adobe Acrobat and most professional PDF tools. The password is required to open the file in any standards-compliant PDF reader.

Is my file or password uploaded anywhere?

No. Both stay in your browser the entire time. Encryption happens locally using a PDF engine (MuPDF, compiled to WebAssembly) that runs entirely on your device — nothing is sent to a server.

What if I forget the password?

There's no way to recover it — not by you, and not by us, since we never see it in the first place. Store it somewhere safe before closing this tab.