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Protect PDF Online Free

Add 128-bit AES password protection to any PDF instantly. Secure your files online — no signup required, auto-deleted after 1 hour.

100% Secure 128-bit AES Auto deleted in 1hr No Signup Required
Set Password
Upload PDF
Encrypt
Download PDF
This password will be required to open the PDF.
If left blank, the owner password matches the open password.
Drop your PDF to Add Password Protection

Upload PDF up to 100 MB — 128-bit AES encryption applied instantly

Files never shared · Auto deleted after 1 hour

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Secure · No watermark · Free forever
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Your PDF is now secured with 128-bit AES encryption.
AES
Encryption Type
128-bit
Key Length
Download Protected PDF
Protected PDF is automatically deleted from our servers after 1 hour.

How to Protect PDF Online (Step-by-Step)

1

Set Your Password

Enter a strong open password and confirm it. Optionally set an owner/permissions password to restrict editing.

2

Upload Your PDF File

Drag & drop or select your PDF file. Supports files up to 100 MB — no software installation required.

3

Encryption Applied

Our server applies 128-bit AES encryption to your PDF using Ghostscript or qpdf — industry-standard security.

4

Download Protected PDF

Download your password-protected PDF instantly. The file is auto-deleted from our servers after 1 hour.

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Protect PDF Online for Free – 128-bit AES Encryption

Protect PDF online easily with our free tool that adds password protection to any PDF file instantly. Whether you are sharing sensitive documents or storing confidential files, adding password security is essential. Our tool uses 128-bit AES encryption — the same standard used by banks and governments — ensuring your files remain safe from unauthorized access. Simply set a password, upload your file, and download the secured version within seconds.

Unlike many tools, you can also set a separate owner/permissions password to restrict editing, copying, or printing of your PDF. This is ideal for business documents, contracts, or academic files where you need to control what recipients can do with the file. Both passwords are handled server-side with no logs — your passwords are never stored.

Security and privacy are built into every step. All uploaded files are processed securely using encrypted transfers and automatically deleted from our servers after one hour. We never permanently store, share, or access your documents or passwords. Whether you are protecting sensitive business files, personal records, or legal documents, your privacy is fully protected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Set your password, upload your PDF, click "Protect PDF Now", and download the encrypted file instantly. The entire process takes just a few seconds and requires no signup.
We use 128-bit AES encryption, the industry-standard security method used by banks and governments worldwide. This ensures your PDF is protected from unauthorized access.
Yes. Enable the "Owner / permissions password" option and set a separate owner password. This allows you to restrict editing, copying, or printing while still allowing the recipient to open and view the file with the open password.
Yes. All files are transferred over HTTPS and processed in an isolated environment. Files and passwords are never permanently stored — your file is automatically deleted after 1 hour.
The open password (user password) is required to view the PDF. The owner password controls permissions — it restricts what recipients can do with the file, such as editing, copying text, or printing. If you set only an open password, the owner password defaults to the same value.