Protect PDF
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PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, images · up to 100 MB
How to use: Protect PDF
Encrypt a PDF with a password so only people who know it can open the file. Optionally set a separate owner password.
- Upload the PDF.
- Enter a password (and an owner password if you want one).
- Click Protect.
- Download the protected PDF.
Supported formats
Input: PDF. Output: encrypted PDF.
Limits and what to expect
- Keep the password safe — this site cannot recover it or remove the protection later.
- Share the password through a different channel from the file.
- Free for 3 tasks a day without an account; Pro (AED 35/month) is unlimited.
- Uploads are sent over HTTPS. Files on the free plan are deleted after 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What if I forget the password?
It cannot be recovered. Keep an unprotected copy somewhere safe.