Protect PDF

Add a password so only people you choose can open the PDF.

Your files stay in your browser

Drag your PDF here

or click to select it, processed on your device

How it works in 3 steps

1

Upload your PDF

Select the PDF you want to protect.

2

Set a password

Type the password people will need to open the file.

3

Download

Get your encrypted PDF, ready to share safely.

Password-protect a PDF, free

Add a password to your PDF so only the people you share it with can open it. Ideal for contracts, payslips, invoices or any document with private information.

The whole process runs in your browser — your file and your password never leave your device — and there is no watermark.

Free, no watermark

No usage limits and no stamped files. The result is 100% yours.

Private by design

Everything is processed in your browser. Your documents are never uploaded.

Fast

No queues, no waiting: it uses the power of your own device.

No sign-up

No account and no email needed. Just open it and start working.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of protection is this?

The PDF is encrypted with a password. Anyone who wants to open it will need to type that exact password.

Is the password sent anywhere?

No. The encryption happens entirely in your browser. Neither your file nor your password is ever uploaded.

What if I forget the password?

There is no way to recover it. Keep it somewhere safe, because without it the PDF cannot be opened.

Does it add a watermark?

No. The protected PDF is clean, only encrypted.