Protect PDF
Add a password so a PDF can only be opened by people you trust.
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Protect PDF is part of our roadmap and is not switched on yet. We only enable a tool once it does real work — no placeholder screens.
About Protect PDF
Add a password so a PDF can only be opened by people you trust. It is free to use and works on desktop, tablet and phone. You do not need an account, and there is no watermark added to whatever you produce.
How to use it
- Drag your file in or pick it from your device.
- Press Run Protect PDF and wait a moment.
- Download your result.
Is it private?
Your files stay private. Uploads and results are permanently deleted after processing and no later than 1 hour.
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