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PDF Protect & Unlock

Encrypt PDFs with AES-256 password protection

Drag & drop a PDF file here

or
Enter a password
Encrypting PDF...

PDF Protected!

Your PDF is now encrypted with AES-256

File saved as _protected.pdf - use Unlock tab to decrypt

Drag & drop a protected PDF (_protected.pdf) here

or
Decrypting PDF...

PDF Unlocked!

Your PDF has been decrypted successfully

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What is PDF Protection?

PDF protection uses encryption (like AES-256) to secure PDF documents with a password, preventing unauthorized access. Only users with the correct password can open and view the protected content.

Common Use Cases

Confidential Documents

Protect sensitive business documents and contracts.

Secure Email Attachments

Add password protection before sending via email.

Financial Records

Secure tax documents, invoices, and financial statements.

Personal Information

Protect documents containing personal or medical data.

How It Works

1

Upload PDF

Select a PDF file to protect or a protected PDF to unlock.

2

Set Password

Enter a strong password (min 8 characters) for encryption.

3

Process File

AES-256 encryption is applied locally in your browser.

4

Download

Save your protected or unlocked PDF file securely.