Protect PDF

Add password protection and set permissions for your PDF document.

Password Settings
Required to open the document.
Required for full access (optional).
Re-enter the user password to confirm.
Permission Settings

About PDF Protection

Password protection helps you:

  • Control who can open your document
  • Restrict what users can do with your document
  • Protect sensitive information
  • Comply with data protection regulations

Password Types

User Password

Also known as the "Document Open Password":

  • Required to open the document
  • Prevents unauthorized access
  • Cannot be removed without the password
Owner Password

Also known as the "Permissions Password":

  • Controls what users can do with the document
  • Allows bypassing permission restrictions
  • Optional (if not set, user password is used)
Note: PDF security is not unbreakable. It provides a reasonable level of protection but may not stop determined attackers with specialized tools.