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Protect or unlock PDF
Add a password or remove protection with a password you know. Files stay in your browser.
Engine:QPDF
The next tool opens in a new tab. Keep this tab open until the file arrives. The PDF is passed locally; it is not uploaded or saved in browser storage.
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Download sampleProtect the sample, then unlock the downloaded PDF with the same password. Both pages and their text should be preserved.
What to expect
Protection uses AES-256 and sets a password to open the PDF; after opening, printing, copying and editing are not restricted. Unlocking requires the existing password; this tool does not guess passwords. Changing a PDF can invalidate digital signatures.
Processing stops after 30 seconds. Protected input can be up to 30 MB; output is limited to 30 MB.
The first run may download converter files and take a moment. If it fails, check your connection or try a smaller file. Cancel stops active processing; you can choose another file and retry.