PDF Password – Add/Remove

Encrypt or decrypt PDFs with a friendly, guided UI. Strong password generator and inline validation included.

1) Choose PDF
Drop PDF here or click to browse
Only .pdf files are accepted
Preview
2) Action
Mode
Protected PDFs require the current password. Choose Remove or Change to update it.
3) Password
Type a strong password or generate one.
Notes
  • Encryption uses 128‑bit AES (PDF standard).
  • Owner password can restrict actions; leave blank to reuse user password.
  • Download starts automatically after processing.
Related: Merge · Split · Compress · Watermark

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