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Password-protect PDF — lock files or remove a password

Password-protect PDF saves unlocked copies of password-protected PDFs, or adds an open password so only people with the password can open the file. This uses normal PDF open-password protection—not copy protection or DRM. All processing runs in your browser; passwords are not sent to any server.

You can use every step—upload, preview, and settings—before you subscribe. Downloads require one suite license for all tools here, typically far less than per-seat Adobe Acrobat or several browser PDF subscriptions combined. Your files stay on your device.

Choose mode and files

If a PDF is encrypted, use the same current password for every file in this batch (when needed).

Mode

Who this is for

Teams sharing sensitive PDFs that need controlled access.

Example: client-ready returns must be password-protected before email. Batch protection avoids repetitive protect/save steps for each document.

FAQ

What does it do?

Add an open password to PDFs, or remove a password you know to produce an unlocked copy—with batch ZIP output.

Do files stay local?

Yes. Processing runs in your browser, so your files stay on your device.

Who is this tool for?

It is built for legal, tax, accounting, bookkeeping, and operations teams handling repeated PDF tasks.