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On-device — nothing uploaded

Protect PDF with a Password

Encrypt a PDF so it requires a password to open. AES encryption runs entirely in this tab.

Drop a PDF here or browse

Why use Protect PDF in your browser?

PDFs often hold contracts, IDs, financial statements, or internal reports. Protect PDF: Encrypt a PDF so it requires a password to open. AES encryption runs entirely in this tab. Server-side tools upload or log inputs. Just Tool It does not: it uses client-side PDF libraries (such as pdf-lib and PDF.js) that read files as ArrayBuffers in memory. Close the tab and the working data is gone. That is zero-server processing and on-device security.

How to use Protect PDF

  1. Open the tool on this page — no account or email required.
  2. Add your input by dropping a file, pasting text, or filling the form fields.
  3. Adjust options if available (quality, format, ranges, etc.).
  4. Run the tool and download (or copy) the result. Nothing was uploaded to Just Tool It.

Frequently asked questions

Is my data uploaded when I use Protect PDF?
No. Just Tool It is a static web app. Your input is processed with client-side PDF libraries (such as pdf-lib and PDF.js) that read files as ArrayBuffers in memory. You can verify in the browser Network panel: no file payloads are sent to our origin for processing.
Is this tool free? Do I need an account?
Yes, it is free. There is no sign-up, paywall, or trial. We do not create user accounts because we never receive your files.
Does it work offline?
After the page and any required libraries are cached (including via the service worker / PWA), many tools keep working without a network. Large optional engines such as FFmpeg.wasm or OCR models still need a one-time download.
How is this different from other free online tools?
Most free tools upload files to a cloud worker. Just Tool It emphasizes zero-server processing and on-device security: files stay in browser memory until you download the output and close the tab.