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Protect PDF

Add a password so only people who know it can open the PDF.

We process your file on our server, then delete it after 6 hours

You get a copy that opens only with the password you chose. Keep it somewhere safe: we do not store it and cannot recover it.

How to use it

  1. 1Enter the passwordType the password into its field; we keep nothing once the run has finished.
  2. 2Upload the PDFPick the file from your device, or drag it into the box.
  3. 3Download the fileYou get the file with your change applied, so save it somewhere you will find it.

When it helps

A password keeps a private PDF private when you email it or upload it somewhere. Only someone with the password can open the file.

Common questions

What if I forget the password?

We can’t recover it. The password isn’t stored anywhere, so save it somewhere safe before you protect the file.

How strong is the protection?

The PDF is encrypted, so anyone without the password can’t open it. It works in the PDF readers people normally use.

Is my password kept private?

Yes. It’s used only to lock your file, and it is never saved, shared, or logged.

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