Password-Protect a PDF
Lock any PDF with AES-256 encryption so only people with the password can open it. Contracts, records, and reports stay private.
Free workspace
Keep repeat file work in motion after the first export.
Start here without an account, then move into retained files, OCR, and starter workflows when the task stops being a one-off.
Instant use
25 browser conversions / day
Retained files
7-day retained files
Secure processing
10 server jobs / month
Document tools
20 OCR pages / month
Conversion surface
Run the file task now.
The converter stays fast and simple. Workspace features only step in when retention, OCR, or repeat work actually adds value.
How it works
A short path from input to finished export.
The flow stays simple so you can get in, finish the job, and move on without extra setup.
Upload PDF
Drag and drop the PDF you want to protect. Batch several at once.
Set a Password
Choose and confirm a strong password. It can't be recovered later, so store it safely.
Download Protected PDF
The encrypted PDF is ready in seconds and asks for the password on open.
Why FileMorf
A cleaner route for this conversion.
The tool keeps the core job lightweight while still giving you room to grow into retained, higher-value workflows later.
AES-256 Encryption
The same encryption standard used for banking and government documents — not a viewing restriction, real encryption.
Password Never Stored
Your password is used once to encrypt, scrubbed from the job record right after processing, and never logged.
Files Auto-Deleted
Processing happens in an isolated job over TLS, and files are deleted automatically after the download window.
Details
Answers before you start.
The important questions, plus the nearby routes users usually need next.
Files are encrypted with 256-bit AES, the current PDF standard. Without the password, the contents can't be read — this is real encryption, not just a flag PDF readers choose to respect.
It's transmitted over TLS, used once to encrypt your file, and scrubbed from the job record immediately after processing. We never log or store it — which also means we can't recover it for you.
AES-256 PDF encryption runs on our servers rather than in the browser. A free account includes monthly server jobs — enough for regular use, with no card required.
Yes — use our Unlock PDF tool with the same password to produce an unprotected copy.
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Next step
Convert now. Create a workspace when the job starts repeating.
Keep quick work frictionless, then move into retained files, document tools, and secure processing when that actually improves the workflow.