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Encrypt / Decrypt PDF

Local

Password-protect a PDF with AES-256, or remove a password you know. Runs locally in your browser.

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Supports .pdf,application/pdf

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AES-256 encryption via @cantoo/pdf-lib (MIT). Files never leave your browser.

What is it? Encrypt / Decrypt PDF password-protects a PDF with AES-256, or removes a password you know, running locally in the browser.

TL;DR: Add or remove a PDF password locally.

How to use

  1. Open a PDF.
  2. Enter a new password to encrypt, or the known password to decrypt.
  3. Download the result.

FAQ

Where does encryption happen?

In your browser — the password and file are not uploaded.

Which encryption?

AES-256 for encryption; decryption requires the correct password.

Limitations

  • Cannot break unknown passwords.
  • Some permission flags vary by reader.

Privacy

Your files are never uploaded — everything is processed locally in your browser.