Protect PDF
Password-protect a PDF with AES-256 encryption and choose whether it can be printed or copied. The password never leaves your device.
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How to use Protect PDF
- Add a PDF.
- Choose a password and type it twice.
- Press Protect PDF.
Protect PDF: questions and answers
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. The PDF is opened and changed by code running in your own browser tab. The page is locked so it cannot send data to any server, and nothing is kept once you close the tab.
What if I forget the password?
It cannot be recovered: we never see it, and AES-256 cannot be guessed. Keep the original or store the password safely.
Are the printing and copying limits secure?
They are honoured by mainstream PDF readers, but some tools ignore them. Only the password itself protects the content.
Why use EgretPDF for Protect PDF?
- Your file stays with youYour PDF is opened on your device. Nothing is uploaded, so nobody else can see it.
- Free and unlimitedNo account, no watermark on the result, and no daily limit.
- Fast, even on big filesThere is no upload or download to wait for. Results are ready in seconds.
- Works on any devicePhone, tablet or computer, in any modern browser. Once loaded, it works offline too.