PDFProtect PDF (Add Password)

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Add a password to open your PDF and set basic permissions. Processing happens in your browser.

or drop a file here
↺Rotate selected pages
⚡Fast, in‑browser
🔒Private by default
⚙️Setup
Use the “Choose PDF” box above to select your document.
Or paste a URL
Open password (required)
Owner password (optional)
Output DPI
Note: This method rasterizes each page (text won’t be selectable). Password protection is applied to the new PDF.
How this tool works
1
Upload a PDF or paste a URL
Runs locally in your browser—no sign‑up.
2
Enter passwords and permissions
Set open password, optional owner password, and allowed actions.
3
Adjust output DPI
Higher DPI yields larger files with more detail.
4
Protect & download
We rebuild a new, password‑protected PDF you can share.