Protect supported PDF documents with a password online. Add access protection to important files before sharing them with others or storing them.
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Protect PDF files online with our free PDF Protection tool. Add password security to your PDF documents to help prevent unauthorized access and keep sensitive information protected. Simply upload your PDF, set a strong password, and create a secured version of the document in a few clicks. Password protection is useful for invoices, reports, contracts, personal documents, business files, and other PDFs containing private information.
Drag & drop your file into the tool above, or click Choose Files to browse.
Adjust any settings in the panel on the right to match your needs.
Click the action button and wait a moment while we process your file.
Download your result instantly — 100% browser-based, nothing leaves your device.
Built for speed, privacy and reliability — on any device.
Just upload your file and the tool handles the rest. No manual adjustments or software needed.
Everything runs directly in your browser. Your files never leave your device — 100% private.
Works on any modern browser on desktop, tablet or mobile — Mac, Windows, iOS, Android.
No subscriptions, no sign-ups, no hidden fees. Use Protect PDF as many times as you need.
Our PDF engine preserves fonts, layouts and formatting so your output looks exactly as expected.
Yes, Protect PDF is completely free. There are no hidden fees, subscriptions or account requirements. Just open the tool and start.
Protect PDF runs entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to any server — they stay on your device the whole time, so your data is always private.
There is no hard file size limit enforced by the tool. Very large files may take longer to process depending on your device's memory and browser performance.
Yes. Output files conform to the PDF standard and open correctly in Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Reader, macOS Preview, Chrome, Firefox and all other major PDF viewers.
The tool works in all modern browsers including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari and Opera. We recommend keeping your browser up to date for the best experience.
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