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Password Protect PDF — AES Encryption Free

Lock your PDF with industry-standard AES-128 encryption. Set open and permission passwords. Entirely browser-based.

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Password protect your PDF. Note: browser-based password protection has limitations — for high-security PDFs use Adobe Acrobat.

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⚠️ Limitation: Browser-based PDF encryption has limited strength. For high-security documents, use Adobe Acrobat or SmallPDF →

FAQ

How secure is the password?

This tool applies AES-128 encryption via pdf-lib. For top-secret documents, use Adobe Acrobat for stronger AES-256.

Are my files uploaded anywhere?

No. All processing happens locally in your browser.

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How to Password-Protect a PDF

Upload your PDF, enter the password you want to set, and click Protect PDF. The encrypted file downloads instantly. The password is required to open the PDF in any viewer.

PDF Encryption Standard

This tool uses 128-bit RC4 encryption via pdf-lib. For stronger protection on sensitive documents, use AES-256 encryption with professional PDF software like Adobe Acrobat.

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About Password Protect PDF

Before sharing sensitive documents — contracts, financials, medical records — protect them with a password. iLoveConvert adds 128-bit AES encryption to any PDF, requiring a password to open. No file upload, no server, complete privacy.

Unlike online tools that handle your files on remote servers, iLoveConvert encrypts entirely in your browser using PDF-lib. This means your sensitive documents are never transmitted anywhere.

How to Use — Step by Step

1

Upload PDF

Upload the PDF to encrypt.

2

Set Password

Type your desired open password. Use a strong, memorable password.

3

Set Permissions (Optional)

Restrict printing, copying, or editing if desired.

4

Encrypt & Download

Click Protect PDF and save the encrypted file.

Frequently Asked Questions

What encryption does this use?

128-bit AES encryption — the same standard used in banking and government.

Can I restrict printing/copying?

Yes — set permissions alongside the open password.

Can I open the encrypted PDF on my phone?

Yes. Encrypted PDFs open in Adobe Acrobat, Apple Books, and most PDF readers.

What if I forget the password?

There is no recovery option — store your password safely.

Is there a difference between open and permissions passwords?

The open password restricts who can view the PDF. A permissions password restricts what viewers can do (print, copy, edit).

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