Password protect a PDF

Add a password so the file asks for it before it opens. You must remember the password. We cannot recover it.

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How to password protect a PDF

Drop the PDF here. The limit is 15 MB.
Type a password between 1 and 128 characters.
Download the encrypted file and open it once to confirm the password.

The PDF is encrypted with AES-256 and then deleted from the server. The password is not saved. This is not the same as signing a PDF. To place a name on a page, use Sign PDF.

FAQ

Is the file stored?

Only for this request. The temporary copy is deleted when the download is sent, including if encryption fails.

Do you keep the password?

No. It is not written to a database or a log.

Can you recover a forgotten password?

No. Choose a password you can remember, or store it yourself.

Will this stop someone from copying text?

No. A password stops casual opening. Someone who knows the password can still copy the contents.