Protect PDF

Encrypt your document with AES-256. Set an open password, and optionally a separate permissions password that controls what readers may do.

Why encrypt a PDF?

A PDF is a portable, editable format, and 'send a copy' usually means 'send a file the recipient can change'. Encryption adds the password the recipient needs, and optionally the limits on what they may do with it.

AES-256 encryption

An open password, so only people who have it can read the file

A separate permissions password controlling printing, copying and editing

Set printing to allowed, or blocked entirely

The file is encrypted on our servers and deleted within two hours

Output is a standard encrypted PDF any reader understands

How to Protect PDF

Choose your PDF

Upload the document you want to protect.

Set the passwords and permissions

Enter an open password, and optionally a separate permissions password that controls what readers may do.

Protect and download

Encrypt the document and download it, ready to send to people who have the password.

100% Secure

AES-256 encryption

Super Fast

Results in seconds

Auto-Delete

Files removed in 2 hours

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I lose the password?

There is no recovery. The encryption is applied to the file itself and there is no back door, so keep the password somewhere safe.

Can I stop someone printing a protected PDF?

Yes. Permissions can be set to block printing, as well as copying and editing, separately from the password that opens the file.

Is the encryption standard?

Yes, AES-256, which is the standard encryption for documents rather than a proprietary scheme.

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