Protect a PDF with a Password

Add a password to keep a sensitive file private.

Accepts PDFOutputs PDFUp to 1 fileNo sign-up required
Drag a file here, or click to browseSupports PDF · up to 1 file · 50MB per file

How it works

1. Upload your file

Drag and drop or choose a PDF file from your device. Everything is checked against its real file type before processing starts.

2. We process it

Your file runs through an isolated job dedicated to Protect PDF, with clear progress so you always know what stage it's at.

3. Download the result

Get your finished PDF file with one click. The original upload and the result are deleted automatically afterward.

Your file stays private

Protect PDF runs in an isolated processing job. Your upload and the generated result are deleted automatically after your download window ends — we don't keep copies, and download links are random, single-purpose, and expire.

Frequently asked questions

No — this tool works without creating an account. There is no sign-up option at all right now.

Protect PDF accepts PDF files and produces a PDF result, up to 1 file per job.

Your document's content and formatting are untouched — this tool only changes access to the file, not what's in it.

Your file is processed in an isolated job and deleted automatically, along with the result, once your download window ends.