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Password Protect PDF

NEW

Add AES-256 password protection to any PDF in seconds. Free, no signup.

1. Pick the PDF to lock

Upload PDF

Max 100 MB. Files auto-delete after 1 hour.

2. Choose a password

Pick a password you can remember. There's no recovery, losing it means losing the PDF.

How it works

We re-write the PDF with AES-256 encryption, the same algorithm Adobe Acrobat uses. Anyone who opens the file in any PDF reader will be asked for the password.

We never store your password. Files auto-delete one hour after upload.

Quick guide

How to password protect pdf

  1. 1

    Upload your PDF

    Drop the PDF you want to protect.

  2. 2

    Choose a strong password

    Pick a password of at least 8 characters - store it safely, we don't keep it.

  3. 3

    Download the locked PDF

    Recipients will need the password to open the file.

FAQ

Password Protect PDF - questions, answered

  • What encryption is used?

    AES-256, the same encryption used by Adobe Acrobat Pro and modern PDF readers.

  • Can I remove the password later?

    Yes - use the Unlock PDF tool with the same password you set.

  • Is the password sent to your servers?

    It's transmitted over HTTPS only to apply encryption, never stored, and the file is deleted within one hour.

  • Will the password also prevent printing or copying?

    Yes - we apply a single password that restricts opening; once opened, all standard permissions are granted.

Lock PDF with a password online for free using PDF Studio. AES-256 encryption protects your confidential documents - invoices, contracts, ID scans - with the same standard used by Adobe Acrobat.

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