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Protect PDF

Add an AES-256 opening password of at least 12 characters to a PDF before sending it to a specific recipient in the workflow. Files stay in your browser.

Small converter download on first use.

One PDF, up to 20 MiB. The original file stays unchanged.

Use at least 12 characters. Keep a copy: there is no password recovery.

Try an example

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The downloaded PDF should require your chosen password and retain both pages.

What to expect

Protection uses AES-256 and sets a password to open the PDF; after opening, printing, copying and editing are not restricted. Unlocking requires the existing password; this tool does not guess passwords. Changing a PDF can invalidate digital signatures.

Processing stops after 30 seconds. Protected input can be up to 30 MiB; output is limited to 30 MiB.

The first run may download converter files and take a moment. If it fails, check your connection or try a smaller file. Cancel stops active processing; you can choose another file and retry.

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A practical guide

Restrict who can open it before handoff.

  1. Choose the PDF for this handoff and set a password of 12 or more characters.
  2. Run Protect PDF and share the password with the recipient separately.
  3. Confirm the recipient can open the file with the password before closing the task.

Try this example

Protect a contract PDF with the password q7-rally-handoff-42 and send the password by a separate channel; the recipient should need it to open the file.

Before you start: The password only controls opening the PDF; after that, printing, copying and editing are not restricted for anyone who opens it.