Protect PDF

Add password protection and optional permissions to a PDF.

Files are not uploaded · Processed locally in your browser

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Protection settings

Password (required)

Confirm password

Owner password (optional)

The owner password can bypass permission restrictions and is often required to remove protection later.

Encryption algorithm

Advanced permissions

Allow printingUsers can print the document.Allow high-quality printingEnable high-resolution printing.Allow copyingUsers can copy text/images from the document.Allow modificationsUsers can edit the document content.Allow annotationsUsers can add comments/annotations.Allow form fillingUsers can fill interactive form fields.Allow accessibility accessEnable screen readers and accessibility features.Allow page assemblyUsers can insert, rotate, or reorder pages in some viewers.

PDF permissions are advisory and not enforced consistently across all PDF viewers.

Tip: To remove a password later, use Unlock PDF.

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Protection settings

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