Get this job done without an upload detour
Add an opening password before sending a contract, statement, or private document.
- 1Choose a PDF
- 2Set a strong password of at least eight characters
- 3Encrypt locally and download
Core tools · AES-256 protectionSTART HERE · NO UPLOAD
Password Protect PDF
Encrypt a PDF with an AES-256 password in your browser.
Choose a file to startDrop a file here, or choose it from your device.
🔒 Your document never leaves this deviceSupported formats: PDF
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Your document stays under your control
The password and PDF remain in the browser while AES-256 protection is applied. YourPDFJob does not receive or retain the password.
Check these before you start
- A forgotten password cannot be recovered by YourPDFJob.
- Encryption controls access but does not prevent an authorized reader from photographing content.
- Some older PDF viewers may not support modern AES-256 encryption.
Protect a contract attachment
- Input
- An unsigned vendor contract and a strong password shared separately
- Result
- An encrypted PDF that asks for the password when opened.
Verify the privacy claim yourself
The password and PDF remain in the browser while AES-256 protection is applied. YourPDFJob does not receive or retain the password. You can inspect your browser Network panel while the job runs to confirm whether any PDF body leaves the device.
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