Protect PDF with Password

How to secure my PDF with password?

Upload your PDF to PDFMody, enter your desired password, set permissions (printing, copying, editing), and click Protect. Download your secured PDF.

What encryption is used?

PDFMody uses 256-bit AES encryption, the same standard used by banks.

Can I set different user and owner passwords?

Yes! Set a user password to open the document and an owner password for full access.

What permissions can I restrict?

Control printing, copying text, editing content, and form filling permissions.

Is the protection removable?

The password is required to remove protection. Choose a strong password you'll remember.

Is the PDF protector free?

Yes, completely free with no limitations.

Will protection affect file size?

Encryption adds minimal overhead to file size.

Can I protect multiple PDFs?

Protect one PDF at a time. Apply the same password to multiple files sequentially.

What if I forget the password?

We don't store passwords. If forgotten, there's no way to recover access.

Is my password stored on your servers?

No, passwords are never stored. Processing happens securely and files are deleted after.