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Protect PDF

Add a password and real AES-256 encryption to any PDF.

Drop your files here
or from your device
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Your files never leave your device unless required.
No registration required · Completely free
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Encrypt your PDF with a password using real AES-256 encryption.
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About Protect PDF

Lock a PDF with a password, encrypted with real AES-256.

Protect PDF wraps your document in AES-256 encryption — the same standard used by banks and governments. Set a password, and anyone who wants to open the file needs it — no plugins, no fine print.

Supported formats
PDF
Included
  • Batch processing
  • API access
  • Encrypted transport
  • No file retention
Use cases

What people use Protect PDF for.

Secure contracts

Encrypt executed agreements before sending or archiving.

Share salaries

Password-protect an offer letter before emailing.

Lock financials

Require a password before board materials can be opened at all.

Protect IP

Keep research PDFs unreadable to anyone without the password.

How to protect pdf

Three steps, no learning curve.

01
Upload the PDF you want to encrypt.
02
Set a password.
03
Download an AES-256 encrypted PDF that requires that password to open.
Why Protect PDF

Built for people who care about their documents.

AES-256 encryption

Bank-grade cryptography — not the reversible PDF 1.x weak encryption.

Runs in your browser

The file is encrypted locally — it never has to leave your device.

Opens everywhere

AES-256 PDFs are standard in Acrobat, Preview, and every major reader.

One password, no fuss

Set it once — no separate owner key or permissions to configure.

Privacy & Security

Your documents belong to you.

Sable is designed around a single principle: your files are yours. We never train on them, never sell them, and never keep them longer than we need to.

AES-256 encryption
End-to-end encryption in transit and at rest for every file.
Auto-deleted in 1 hour
Files are permanently purged from our systems after processing.
SOC 2 & GDPR
Independently audited controls with EU data residency options.
Recent files

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