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Password-protect your PDF files with ease. Add encryption to your documents securely in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
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Password-Protect Your PDF Files Securely
PDFSmith lets you add strong password protection to any PDF file directly in your browser. No uploads, no cloud servers — your documents stay on your device from start to finish.
Protect Confidential Documents Before Sharing
Add a password to contracts, invoices, tax returns, and legal documents before emailing or sharing them. Ensure only the intended recipient can open and read your files.
Secure Payslips & Financial Records
Lock your salary slips, bank statements, and investment reports with a password. Keep your personal financial information safe from unauthorized access when storing or sharing.
Private & Offline Encryption
Unlike other online tools, PDFSmith never uploads your files. Encryption is performed entirely on your device using industry-standard algorithms. No internet connection required.
Fast & Easy to Use
Simply drop your PDF, set a password, and download the locked file. The entire process takes seconds with no file size limits imposed by servers.
Why use PDFSmith to lock your PDFs?
- 100% Local Processing: Your files and passwords never leave your device.
- Ideal for HR & Finance: Perfect for password-protecting payslips, offer letters, and financial reports before distribution.
- Strong Encryption: Industry-standard PDF encryption to keep your documents secure.
- Free & Unlimited: No hidden costs, no sign-ups, and no limits on the number of files you can lock.