How to Protect a PDF with a Password — Security Guide

Secure your PDF files with password protection in seconds.

Why Password-Protect Your PDFs?

Sensitive documents like contracts, financial reports, and personal records should be password-protected to prevent unauthorized access.

How to Add a Password

Our free Protect PDF tool adds encryption to your PDF files. Upload the document, set a password, and download the protected version. All processing happens in your browser.

Removing Protection

If you need to remove a password from a PDF you own, use Unlock PDF. Enter the current password and download an unprotected copy.

Additional Security

For extra protection, add a PDF Watermark to mark documents as confidential or proprietary.