PDF Encrypt / Decrypt Tool
Password-protect a PDF or remove the password — one combined client-side tool.
About the PDF Encrypt / Decrypt Tool
PDF Encrypt / Decrypt combines protection and unprotection into a single workflow. Upload a PDF, pick Encrypt to add a user password, or Decrypt to remove a password you already know. Everything happens in your browser — the file and the password never travel over the network.
How to use
- Pick the mode: Encrypt or Decrypt.
- Select the PDF file.
- Type the password and press Process & download.
Benefits & key features
- One tool for both directions — no app switching.
- Standard PDF password encryption that Adobe Acrobat, Preview and browsers all understand.
- Runs entirely on your device, so confidential contracts stay confidential.
- Safe fallback if you've forgotten a specific encryption workflow.
Pro tip
Encrypt mode rasterises the PDF (text becomes non-selectable image) — that's the trade-off of pure client-side encryption. Use a password manager to store the resulting password.