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Password-protect a PDF
Lock a PDF so only people with the password can open it.
Password-protect a PDF nowHow it works
- Add the PDF.
- Set a password, and choose whether printing and copying are allowed.
- Download the protected PDF.
Questions
How strong is it?
AES-256, the strongest encryption PDF supports.
Can you recover a lost password?
No one can, including us. That's what makes it secure.
Do I need an account?
No account, no email, no sign-up. Open the page and start.
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