Protect PDF with Password Online Free

Add password protection and set permissions to secure your PDF documents. Keep sensitive information safe from unauthorized access.

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Max file size: 100MB

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Security Settings

Password strength:

Owner password allows setting permissions

Permission Settings

Printing

Allow printing

Modification

Allow editing

Copy Content

Allow copying

Annotations

Allow comments

Why Protect Your PDFs?

Strong Encryption

Military-grade AES 128-bit or 256-bit encryption

Dual Password Protection

Separate user and owner passwords

Granular Permissions

Control printing, editing, copying

Fast Processing

Protect PDFs instantly

How to Password Protect a PDF Online?

Securing your PDF files takes less than 30 seconds. Upload your PDF, set a strong password, choose encryption level, and download your protected file instantly — no software installation needed.

Why Use 256-bit PDF Encryption?

AES 256-bit encryption is military-grade security used by banks and governments. Once protected, your PDF cannot be opened, printed, or copied without the correct password.

  • Set separate user and owner passwords
  • Restrict printing, copying, and editing
  • Files processed in browser — never uploaded to server
  • Works on all devices — mobile, tablet, desktop