Password protect and encrypt a PDF

Lock a PDF with a password and choose what people can do with it. PDFLoom encrypts the file on your device.

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Encrypt a PDF

Add a password so the file can't be opened without it.

Set permissions

Allow or block printing, copying, editing, annotations, form filling and page changes.

Remove a password

If you know the password, you can save an unprotected copy.

Sanitize metadata

Clear author, title and hidden metadata before you share.

Frequently asked questions

How do I password protect a PDF?

Open it in PDFLoom, choose Protect, set a password and the permissions, and save.

Can you unlock a PDF without the password?

No. PDFLoom only removes a password you can supply.