Enter your own password or generate a strong one.
Use this part of the tool to prepare your input clearly before creating the final result.
Free. Private. No uploads.
Password Protect PDF
Add password protection to a PDF directly in your browser. Choose a password, protect the file and download an encrypted copy without uploading it.
What it does
Encrypt a PDF with a password on your own device.
Password Protect PDF helps you create a password-protected copy of a PDF. Keep the password safely, because Pocket Tools cannot recover it later.
Opening the output PDF requires the password.
Review the result on screen and adjust the settings before saving your output.
The file is processed locally in your browser.
Everything runs inside your browser, so your files and text stay on your own device.
How to use
Use Protect PDF in a few steps.
- Open the Password Protect PDF tool inside Pocket Everyday.
- Select the PDF file you want to protect.
- Enter a strong password and save it somewhere safe.
- Protect and download the encrypted PDF.
FAQ
Protect PDF questions
Is this PDF password tool free?
Yes. Pocket Tools is free to use.
Can Pocket Tools recover my password?
No. Keep a separate copy of the password because there is no recovery.
Are PDFs uploaded?
No. The protection process runs locally in your browser.