About the Protect PDF
Bank statements, contracts, medical reports and ID documents should not be readable by anyone who gets hold of the file. Password protection encrypts the PDF so it cannot be opened without the password.
Type a password, optionally block printing and copying, and download the protected file. Because encryption happens in your browser, your document and password are never sent anywhere.
How to use the Protect PDF
- Upload your PDF.
- Enter a password twice.
- Optionally tick 'block printing and copying'.
- Click Protect PDF.
When is it useful?
- Protect bank and salary statements
- Secure contracts and legal documents
- Share medical reports safely
- Lock ID scans before emailing
Why use PandaToolDesk?
Private by design. The Protect PDF runs completely inside your browser. Your files are never uploaded to our servers, so nobody else can see them — not even us.
Free with no limits. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit. Use it as often as you like on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android or iPhone.
Fast results. Because there is nothing to upload, even large files are processed quickly — the speed depends only on your own device.
Frequently asked questions
What if I forget the password?
There is no way to recover it. Keep a note of your password in a safe place.
Which apps can open the protected PDF?
Any standard PDF reader — Adobe Reader, Chrome, Edge, Preview and phone apps — will ask for the password.
Is my password stored?
No. Everything happens on your device; we never see your file or password.