Protect PDF

Add a password and control printing, copying and editing.

Never shared — deleted within the hour

Run on our secure press — deleted within the hour

Drop the PDF to protect

Or click to browse. One file at a time.

Choose files

How it works

  1. 1

    Choose the PDF you want to lock.

  2. 2

    Set a password and pick what readers may do.

  3. 3

    Download the encrypted copy.

Frequently asked questions

How strong is the protection?

We use AES-256 encryption, the same standard used by banks and government documents.

What if I forget the password?

Nobody can recover it, not even us. Keep a copy somewhere safe before you share the file.

Do the permissions really stop people?

They tell PDF readers what to allow. Most apps respect them, but a password is the real lock.

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