Security · 100% Free

Password Protect a PDF

Encrypt your PDF so only people with the password can open it.

Protect PDF is coming soon

We're putting the finishing touches on this tool. Like all Tallywise PDF tools, it will run entirely in your browser so your files stay private.

About the Protect PDF tool

100% private: This tool runs entirely inside your web browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server — they never leave your device. That makes it faster, and it means your documents stay completely confidential.

How to protect a PDF

Upload your PDF, set a password, and download an encrypted copy that requires that password to open.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I forget the password?

There is no recovery. Store your password somewhere safe, because an encrypted PDF cannot be opened without it.

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