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Add Password to PDF Online Free

Add cryptographically secure AES-256 password protection to your PDF files. Prevent unauthorized reading, copying, or printing.

Need the opposite? Unlock PDF — remove a password from a PDF instead.

Select PDF file to encrypt

Tap anywhere or browse files

Tap to Select Files
Files never leave your browser
Max 25MB

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Transparent Pricing & Privacy Comparison

Why Pay for Protect PDF? SolveMyPDF vs. Paid Alternatives

Traditional PDF websites charge expensive monthly subscriptions and force you to upload confidential legal, financial, and personal documents to their cloud servers. See how SolveMyPDF compares:

Feature / Plan
SolveMyPDF
100% Free & Local
Adobe Acrobat
Monthly Subscription Price
100% Free Forever ($0)
$19.99 / month ($240/yr)
Daily Usage & File Limits
Unlimited (No daily caps)
1 free trial operation
Document Privacy & Security
100% Client-Side (Zero Server Uploads)
Uploaded to Adobe Cloud
Account Signup Required?
No Account or Email Needed
Adobe ID sign-in mandatory
File Size Upload Limits
Unlimited (Processed in device RAM)
Strict 100 MB limit
Processing Speed & Latency
Instant (Local WebAssembly engine)
Cloud rendering delay
Watermarks or Hidden Paywalls
Zero Watermarks, 100% Free
Paywalled after 1 file

Zero Cloud Uploads

Files are converted inside browser memory using WebAssembly. GDPR & HIPAA safe by default.

Instant Local Execution

No uploading megabytes of data to remote servers or waiting in shared cloud queue lines.

Zero Paywalls & Limits

Never interrupted by daily operation limits, credit card demands, or forced trial subscriptions.

How to Password Protect a PDF in 3 Easy Steps

1

Select Your PDF

Upload the confidential document you want to secure from your device.

2

Set Password & Permissions

Type a strong password and choose whether to allow or block printing and text copying.

3

Download Secured File

Click Encrypt and download your password-locked PDF with permanent cryptographic safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I forget the password?

Because encryption uses standard AES cryptographic keys with zero backdoors, it is impossible to recover a document without the correct password. Please keep your password safe.

Is client-side encryption reliable?

Yes. The encryption engine writes standard ISO-32000 crypt dictionaries natively, making it 100% compatible with Adobe Acrobat and enterprise security scanners.

Can I lock both opening and printing?

Yes. You can require a password to view the PDF, or restrict modifications and printing independently.

Is there any cost or limit?

Protecting PDFs on SolveMyPDF is completely free and unlimited for personal and business use.