Password protect your PDF. No upload ever.
Add AES-256 encryption to any PDF in seconds. Your file is processed entirely in your browser and never sent to a server.
Drop your PDF here
PDF files only, processed entirely in your browser
Three steps. Secured in your browser.
Drop your PDF
Drag any PDF onto the upload zone or click to browse. No file size limit, everything is local.
Enter a password
Type and confirm the password you want to set. The password never leaves your device.
Save your protected PDF
Click Protect PDF. AES-256 encryption runs in your browser and the secured file is ready to save.
When should you protect a PDF?
Any document containing confidential data benefits from a password. Here are the most common scenarios where encryption matters.
Legal and contract documents
Protect signed contracts, NDAs, and legal filings so only the intended recipient can open them.
Financial reports
Encrypt salary sheets, tax returns, and invoices before sending them over email or messaging apps.
Medical and personal records
Add a password layer to health records, test results, or any document containing sensitive personal data.
Client deliverables
Share proposals, reports, and designs with clients while ensuring only they can access the contents.
Academic submissions
Lock thesis drafts, research papers, and exam materials so early access is controlled before submission.
Internal company policies
Distribute HR documents, employee handbooks, and policy PDFs that should only be read by authorised staff.
How encryption works under the hood.
When you click Protect PDF, the tool uses pdf-lib to load your file entirely in browser memory and apply AES-256 encryption, the same cipher used by governments and financial institutions. The password you set becomes the key required to open the file in any PDF viewer.
Your PDF and your password never leave your device. There is no upload, no server, and no risk of your confidential documents being intercepted or stored by anyone else.