Protect PDF
Lock down sensitive PDFs with military-grade AES-256 encryption. Add passwords and restrict printing securely without server uploads.
Lock down sensitive PDFs with military-grade AES-256 encryption. Add passwords and restrict printing securely without server uploads.
About this tool
Protect PDF is a free, browser-based tool that lets you lock down sensitive PDFs with military-grade AES-256 encryption. Add passwords and restrict printing securely without server uploads. It supports PDF → PDF. Everything runs locally on your device, so your files are never uploaded to a server. There's no sign-up, no watermark, and no limit — just open Protect PDF, add your input, and get results instantly.
Select the document you want to secure.
Enter a strong open password and choose permission restrictions.
Save the locked, AES-encrypted file.
Utilizes the highest encryption standard available to secure your sensitive data.
Apply passwords instantly without waiting for a server round-trip.
Your unencrypted file and password are never transmitted over the internet.
Protect PDF processes your data locally in the browser. Nothing is uploaded, tracked, or stored u2014 your files never leave your device.
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