Protect PDF
Add AES-256 password encryption and set printing or copying permissions.
Temporary processingServer-assisted · 60-second file lifetimeNo account required
Server-assisted processing: Your file is temporarily uploaded for processing. Processing data is designed to be cleaned up within approximately 60 seconds and is not intended for permanent storage.
Frequently asked questions
- Yes. Protect PDF is completely free with no account, no sign-up and no usage limits beyond fair-use rate limiting.
- This tool requires temporary server-assisted processing. Uploaded files are handled temporarily and the processing job is designed to clean up within approximately 60 seconds. Files are not intended for permanent storage.
- Server-assisted tools accept files up to 200 MB, subject to available processing resources and fair-use limits.
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