Secure your PDFs with strong password protection

Protect PDF Files With
Bank-Grade Encryption

Add strict password security to your PDFs and fully control who can open your sensitive documents

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Strong encryption • Prevent copying • Instant lock

How It Works

Three simple steps to get your file

01

Upload PDFs

Add up to 5 PDF files

02

Set Passwords

Use common or individual passwords

03

Export & share

Get your encrypted PDFs

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Why choose our PDF protection tool?

From vulnerable documents to bank-grade security instantly.

Before
Unprotected PDFs
Manual encryption
Weak passwords
Expensive software
After
Password-protected files
One-click security
AES-256 encryption
Works instantly in browser
AES-256
military encryption
5
files at once
100%
privacy guaranteed
Zero
quality loss

Advanced PDF protection with encryption

Secure your documents with military-grade encryption and password protection.

AES-256RC4-128AES-128Bank-grade

Military-grade encryption

Protect your PDFs with AES-256 encryption, the same standard used by governments and banks.

Protection options

Flexible security levels

Open passwordRequire to view
Owner passwordFull control
PermissionsPrint/copy limits

Password management

One password or individual

Single passwordAll files
IndividualPer file
Strength checkBuilt-in
Secure

Everything preserved

Content · Layout · Images · Text · Metadata

Instant protection

Encrypt multiple PDFs in seconds with no quality loss.

No preview access

Files never leave device

Permission controls

Print, copy, edit limits

Batch processing

Up to 5 PDFs at once

Enterprise-Grade Privacy

Your files are in safe hands

Files are processed securely and never stored or shared.

"We process your work in isolated environments. We never access, analyze, or share your content."

No account required

Start using immediately, zero friction

No file sharing

Your content stays 100% yours

Auto deleted in 5 hours

Files wiped from our servers

End-to-end secure
No tracking
Auto-deletion
Help Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about trimming videos online

How do I add a password to protect a PDF file online?

Simply upload your document to our free online PDF protector. Type in a strong password, choose your specific security permissions, and click encrypt. Your locked PDF will be instantly ready to download and securely share via email.

How do I prevent people from copying, editing, or printing my PDF?

Our tool gives you granular control over document permissions. You can set an "owner password" to restrict specific actions. This allows you to lock the file so viewers can read it, but cannot print the document, copy the text, or make any edits.

Is the PDF encryption strong enough for financial and legal documents?

Yes. We use advanced AES-256 encryption. This is the exact same military-grade security standard used by banks, governments, and enterprise corporations to lock down highly sensitive and confidential information.

Can I password protect multiple PDF files at once?

Yes, our tool supports batch encryption. You can upload up to 5 PDF files (up to 100MB each) at the same time. You can choose to apply one master password to all the documents, or set a unique, individual password for each specific file.

Do I need to download Adobe Acrobat to lock a PDF?

No expensive software or app installation is required. Our PDF encryptor works entirely in your web browser. You can securely lock and password-protect documents directly from your Mac, Windows PC, iPhone, or Android device.

Will encrypting or locking the PDF mess up the formatting?

Not at all. Adding password protection only alters the security layer of the file. Your document’s content, layout, images, and text quality will remain exactly the same as the original.

Is it safe to upload highly sensitive documents to add a password?

Absolutely. We treat your privacy with the utmost strictness. Your files are encrypted securely in your browser and are automatically and permanently wiped from our servers within 5 hours. We never store, read, or have any access to your passwords or documents.
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