PaperSwoop

Protect PDF

Lock a PDF with a password so only people you share it with can open it. Your file and password stay on your device.

Files never leave your device

We can't recover this password for you. Your file and password never leave your device.

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Unlimited conversions, batch PDF to Word, bigger files, and the Split and Page Numbers tools.

How to password protect a PDF

  1. Drop your PDF into the box above.
  2. Type a password, then type it again to confirm.
  3. Press Protect PDF and save the locked file.

PaperSwoop encrypts the whole file with AES-256, the strongest option PDF supports. Anyone who opens the protected file in Adobe Reader, Preview, Chrome or another PDF app will be asked for the password. Text, images and links stay exactly as they were.

Questions

What if I forget the password?

We can't recover it, because it never leaves your device and we never see it. Keep your original file, or store the password in a password manager.

How strong is the protection?

The file is encrypted with AES-256, the strongest encryption in the PDF standard. A long password made of a few unrelated words is the best defense.

Is my password sent anywhere?

No. The encryption runs in your browser, so your file and your password never leave your device.

Are my files uploaded anywhere?

No. PaperSwoop reads your files with your browser and builds the result on your device. You can even turn off your internet after the page loads and it still works.

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