Protect PDF with Password
Lock a PDF with a password
Add a password to a PDF online for free. The PDF is encrypted in your browser, so the file and password never leave your device.
Protect PDF with Password — Add a password to a PDF online for free. The PDF is encrypted in your browser, so the file and password never leave your device. Free on ToolWand: no sign-up, no watermark, works offline.
How to use Protect PDF with Password
- 1Open Protect PDF with Password. It runs in your browser, no sign-up.
- 2Drop your file here or choose it. It stays on your device; nothing is uploaded.
- 3Adjust the options until the preview looks right.
- 4Download the result.
About PDF Password: Protect & Unlock
PDF Password encrypts a PDF with a password, or removes the password from a PDF you can open. When protecting a file you can choose whether printing and copying text are allowed.
When to use it
- Protect a payslip, tax return or medical record before emailing it.
- Remove the password from your own bank statements so you don’t have to type it every time.
- Share a document that can be read but not copied.
Tips
- The password never leaves your device, and there is no way to recover it, so save it somewhere safe.
- Unlocking needs the current password; this tool does not crack passwords.
Questions
How do I password protect a PDF?
Drop the PDF, type a password, and download the encrypted copy. Anyone opening it will need that password.
Can you recover my password if I forget it?
No. The password is never sent anywhere, so keep it somewhere safe.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Everything runs in your browser on your own device, so your files never leave it.
Is it free?
Yes. Free, no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit.