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Why Password Protect a PDF?

Keep your private files private! Prevent unwanted viewing, opening, and editing of your PDF documents.

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What PDFs Can I Protect?

Add a password to any PDF document that you want to make more secure with this free, online tool.

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Our PDF password tool is 100% free to use.

Works on Any Device

Instantly add a password to your PDF in your browser, on any device! Windows, Mac, Chrome, Linux — you name it!

How it Works

How to Password Protect a PDF for Free

How it Works

How to Password Protect a PDF for Free

Upload a PDF that you want to protect with a password

Upload the PDF you want to protect with a password using the upload button, or drag and drop the file into window.

Set and confirm a password

Select a strong password, then repeat the password to confirm it.

Download!

Download your newly protected PDF file.

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Upload a PDF that you want to protect with a password

Upload the PDF you want to protect with a password using the upload button, or drag and drop the file into window.

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Set and confirm a password

Select a strong password, then repeat the password to confirm it.

example of how to protect file
Download new PDF

Download your newly protected PDF file.

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