Password Protect a PDF

Password Protect a PDF

Secure your PDF files with passwords

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Password Protect PDF Files Quickly & Reliably

Password Protect PDF Files Quickly & Reliably

Data security is a high priority for everyone. But imagine your device ends up in the wrong hands. Protecting your PDF files with passwords is a last line of defense against prying eyes, and can be done quickly and easily in WinZip PDF Pro.

Secure PDF encryption

Secure PDF encryption

Keep your data safe with WinZip PDF Pro’s top of the range encryption service, and password protect your PDFs in just a few clicks.

PDF password security you can trust

PDF password security you can trust

We treat data security extremely seriously. The PDF encryption available through WinZip PDF Pro can’t be brushed aside by a casual user - use high quality password protection to keep your PDF files safe.

Flexible permissions

Flexible permissions

We aim to make the PDF Pro experience as smooth as possible for you, and that means bending our own rules. Rather than just a complete lockdown of a PDF, you can make exceptions and restrict access to specific actions. Allow users to:

  • Insert, delete, rotate pages
  • Fill in form fields
  • Sign signature fields
  • Comment
  • Do anything except extract pages
  • Print in low resolution
  • Print in high resolution
  • Not print at all
You can even disable text access for screen reader devices for the visually impaired. Your PDF is yours to control, whichever way you want.

FREE 7-Day Trial – No Sign Up Required!

FREE 7-Day Trial – No Sign Up Required!

The best way to learn more about how to encrypt a PDF is to experience it for yourself. Download WinZip PDF Pro now and use it for seven days completely free - no credit card details required.

How To Password Protect a PDF in Just 3 Steps:

If you think all of this sounds difficult to do, think again. Encrypting a PDF takes just a few clicks within WinZip PDF Pro.

Open Your PDF File

1. Open Your PDF File

Want to lock a PDF? Open it in WinZip PDF Pro first.

Lock Your PDF

2. Lock Your PDF

Select Lock. Choose your password, then enable / disable permissions as required.

Apply Your Changes

3. Apply Your Changes

Hit Apply to encrypt your PDF and start using it right away.

And that’s all it takes to lock down your PDF in just a few seconds.

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Quick Answers to Your Questions.

How do I choose a strong password?

When encrypting a PDF with a password, make sure your password is strong to keep it as secure as possible. Don’t choose a password which you commonly use elsewhere, or just a simple word. A long, complex password with numbers and symbols will make it more difficult for someone to access.

How do I password protect a PDF for free?

WinZip PDF Pro is available to download for free, and we give everyone 100% free access for seven days. In those first seven days you will be able to use every feature from the full version, including password protection.

How do I password protect a PDF without Acrobat?

You don’t need Acrobat to password protect a PDF when you have WinZip PDF Pro. All of the data encryption can be done directly within PDF Pro, without the need for any third party apps. Simply pick your PDF, choose your encryption settings, and away you go.

What else can WinZip PDF Pro do?

WinZip PDF Pro is the ultimate destination for all of your PDF needs. As well as encrypting documents, use it to sign, merge, compress and edit PDFs. Don’t believe us? Grab a copy for yourself for free for seven days and see for yourself.