Protect PDF with Password NEW

Add password protection to your PDF documents. Encrypt your files with 128-bit AES encryption to prevent unauthorized access, copying, or printing. No uploads, fully private.

🔒 Launch PDF Password Protector → ⚡ No signup â€ĸ 🔒 128-bit AES encryption â€ĸ 🔐 Passwords never leave your device

Enterprise-Grade Security

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User Password
Password required to open and view the PDF. Prevents unauthorized access.
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Owner Password
Controls printing, copying, and editing permissions. Advanced protection.
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128-bit AES Encryption
Industry-standard encryption that banks and governments trust.

Why Use Our PDF Password Protector?

🔒 Zero Upload, Total Privacy

Your PDF and password never leave your device. All encryption happens locally in your browser — your password is never transmitted.

đŸ›Ąī¸ Military-Grade Encryption

We use 128-bit AES encryption, the same standard used by financial institutions and government agencies.

⚡ Instant Protection

Add password protection to your PDF in seconds. No waiting for uploads or server processing.

📋 Permission Controls

Restrict printing, copying text, modifying the document, or adding annotations.

đŸŽ¯ Two Password Types

Set a User Password (to open) and/or Owner Password (to control permissions). Flexible security.

🌐 Works Offline

Once loaded, the tool works without internet. Encrypt documents anywhere, anytime.

🔐 Password Security Tip: Use a strong password with at least 8 characters, mixing uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols. Never share your password via email or unsecured channels. Store passwords in a password manager for safekeeping.

Protect PDF in 4 Simple Steps

1

Upload PDF

Drag & drop or click to select the PDF you want to protect.

2

Set Password

Enter a strong password. Optionally set an owner password for permissions.

3

Configure Permissions

Choose what users can do: printing, copying, editing, or annotating.

4

Download Protected PDF

Click encrypt and download your password-protected PDF instantly.

Perfect For These Scenarios

📄 Confidential Contracts

Protect NDAs, employment contracts, and legal agreements from unauthorized viewing.

💰 Financial Documents

Secure bank statements, tax returns, investment reports, and payroll information.

🆔 Personal IDs & Records

Protect scanned passports, driver's licenses, birth certificates, and medical records.

📊 Business Reports

Restrict access to internal reports, sales data, and strategic documents.

📎 Client Information

Secure client databases, customer lists, and sensitive business intelligence.

📋 Employee Records

Protect HR documents, performance reviews, and personal employee information.

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Important: If you forget your password, there is no way to recover the PDF. Password recovery is not possible due to the encryption standard. Always save your password in a secure location.

🔒 Your Passwords Never Leave Your Device

Unlike online PDF protectors that send your password to their servers, PixelOkay encrypts everything locally in your browser. Your password is never transmitted, stored, or accessible by anyone.

🔐 Password Privacy

Never transmitted or stored

📄 Document Security

PDF never leaves your device

🔒 Zero-Knowledge

We cannot access your files

âš–ī¸ GDPR Compliant

Fully compliant by design

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF password protection really free? â–ŧ

Absolutely! No credit card, no trial, no watermarks. Protect unlimited PDFs for free forever.

How does local PDF encryption work? â–ŧ

We use a WebAssembly-based PDF engine with 128-bit AES encryption that runs inside your browser. Your PDF is read locally, encrypted with your password, and you save the result — password never leaves your device.

What's the difference between User and Owner passwords? â–ŧ

User Password is required to open/view the PDF. Owner Password controls permissions (printing, copying, editing). You can set one or both. Owner Password can be blank to allow all actions.

What permissions can I restrict? â–ŧ

You can restrict printing (high/low quality), copying text/images, modifying document, adding/editing annotations, and filling forms.

What encryption standard is used? â–ŧ

We use 128-bit AES encryption with PDF 1.7 standard, the industry-standard encryption trusted worldwide.

Can I recover my password if I forget it? â–ŧ

No. Due to the strong encryption, there is no backdoor or password recovery method. Store your password in a password manager or secure location.

What's the maximum file size? â–ŧ

You can protect PDFs up to 50MB. For larger files, the limit depends on your device memory (typically 200MB+).

Can I protect already password-protected PDFs? â–ŧ

Only if you have the current password and unlock it first. Locked PDFs cannot be processed due to encryption.

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Pro Tip: Set both User Password and Owner Password for maximum security. Use a password manager to store your passwords. For sharing with a team, consider using a shared password manager instead of emailing passwords. Click below to protect your PDF now.
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