Password Protect PDF and Encrypt PDF for Computer For Free

Drop document here to upload
Select from device
Up to 100 MB for PDF and up to 25 MB for DOC, DOCX, RTF, PPT, PPTX, JPEG, PNG, JFIF, XLS, XLSX or TXT
Note: Integration described on this webpage may temporarily not be available.
0
Forms filled
0
Forms signed
0
Forms sent
Last updated on Sep 21, 2025

Discover the simplicity of processing PDFs online

Card illustration
Upload your document in seconds
Card illustration
Fill out, edit, or eSign your PDF hassle-free
Card illustration
Download, export, or share your edited file instantly
Top-rated PDF software recognized for its ease of use, powerful features, and impeccable support
Users Most Likely To Recommend - Summer 2025
Grid Leader in Small-Business - Summer 2025
High Performer - Summer 2025
Regional Leader - Summer 2025
Easiest To Do Business With - Summer 2025
Best Meets Requirements- Summer 2025

Every PDF tool you need to get documents
done paper-free

Card illustration

Create & edit PDFs

Generate new PDFs from scratch or transform existing documents into reusable templates. Type anywhere on a PDF, rewrite original PDF content, insert images or graphics, redact sensitive details, and highlight important information using an intuitive online editor.
Card illustration

Fill out & sign PDF forms

Say goodbye to error-prone manual hassles. Complete any PDF document electronically – even while on the go. Pre-fill multiple PDFs simultaneously or extract responses from completed forms with ease.
Card illustration

Organize & convert PDFs

Add, remove, or rearrange pages inside your PDFs in seconds. Create new documents by merging or splitting PDFs. Instantly convert edited files to various formats when you download or export them.
Card illustration

Collect data and approvals

Transform static documents into interactive fillable forms by dragging and dropping various types of fillable fields on your PDFs. Publish these forms on websites or share them via a direct link to capture data, collect signatures, and request payments.
Card illustration

Export documents with ease

Share, email, print, fax, or download edited documents in just a few clicks. Quickly export and import documents from popular cloud storage services like Google Drive, Box, and Dropbox.
Card illustration

Store documents safely

Store an unlimited number of documents and templates securely in the cloud and access them from any location or device. Add an extra level of protection to documents by locking them with a password, placing them in encrypted folders, or requesting user authentication.

Customer trust by the numbers

64M+
users worldwide
4.6/5
average user rating
4M
PDFs edited per month
9 min
average to create and edit a PDF
Join 64+ million people using paperless workflows to drive productivity and cut costs

Why choose our PDF solution?

Cloud-native PDF editor

Access powerful PDF tools, as well as your documents and templates, from anywhere. No installation needed.

Top-rated for ease of use

Create, edit, and fill out PDF documents faster with an intuitive UI that only takes minutes to master.

Industry-leading customer service

Enjoy peace of mind with an award-winning customer support team always within reach.

What our customers say about pdfFiller

See for yourself by reading reviews on the most popular resources:
I like everything I have tried with the exception of the fact that I cannot download a fillable form to my desktop. I wanted to make a form that I could pull up quickly on my computer when I have a new patient intake. It only allows a link and too many steps to make this a good alternative to the paper and pen format I am currently using.
Denise G
2018-01-18
What do you like best?
Easy accessibility, signature verification, conversion to other formats, storage of documents, and ability to share to multiple platforms.
What do you dislike?
Zip Files - have to open and resave docs needed for uploading to other sources.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Must be familiar with Zip files; Dashboard is super user-friendly; would not recommend for an occasional user - should have consistent need for the various services it provides.
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
A quick and easy tool for conversion of docs to other formats compatible for social media marketing. And easy signature option of docs required for business transactions.
Annette Duplechin
2019-01-29
What do you like best?
I have several forms that need to be filled out and faxed back to companies. I love that I can fill them out online and fax the PDF back, rather than fill in and fax by hand.
What do you dislike?
The home screen can be confusing to find all my documents sometimess
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
Solving having to do things by hand. Easily reproduced when needed.
User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
2019-05-28
Wow! Finally a real online PDF editor, no more troubles on changing text and much more! Just found it randomly, and since the beginning it shows me lots of features to edit pdf like texts, images, signs, highlights and more. The graphic looks a bit oldie, but this is not a problem at all. Functionality first! 30 days trial, then you've to pay.
Giulio G.
2019-02-08
Pleasant PDFiller! I use PDFfiller almost daily. I work in Accounts Receivable and customers frequently like to have additional information added to their invoice. This is something our accounting program cannot do. Very user friendly. Very appealing to look at. I don't have any cons. I haven't found anything that I don't like about it.
LISA H.
2019-01-22
I absolutely love, PDF filler. It is so easy to create forms whether I use them as fillable or not, they are terrific. I love that I can name each form and save each form. It's so easy to print my new forms. I'm actually having the time of my life creating them, it's actually fun I know no one else is probably going to say that but I think it's really fun to use. I am 59 years old and this is better than Etch-a-Sketch back in the day and that says a lot lol I would highly recommend pdfFiller to anyone and I have. I own 3 medical practices and we have forms forms and more forms. PDF filler has been just an absolute lifesaver. I've also use it for personal forms that I need. I haven't had a need to use any of the pre templates that are available. I'm just so thrilled that I found pdfFiller. I actually purchased two Remarkable tablets for my practice and that was a disaster. It was an unremarkable purchase to say the least. It's just not that great when it comes to creating a beautiful document, it just wasn't for us. So glad that I went on Google and found pdfFiller. I am happy business owner! Thank you.
Medical P
2024-03-17
Easy to work with and fast responding time. I did not use it as much as I thought, and thought I had canceled it but apparently did not. They helped and refunded the money without question in a very quick time.
Heidi R
2022-07-12
Payment issue dealt with swiftly After both my cards being declined to register my subscription, I went onto the online support chat. Kara was super helpful and quick to deal with my issue - very professional and friendly. Kara was very generous in giving me three free days and advised within that time to try my payment again after 24 hours. Thank you Kara for taking the stress away and resolving my issue fast. Morven
Morven Finnegan
2021-09-16
pdFiller worked great for filling out… pdFiller worked great for filling out immigration forms that wouldn't let me fill in blank spaces that my regular pdf editor wouln't let me.
Ann Haus
2021-03-18

Password Protect PDF and Encrypt PDF for Computer

Secure your documents with our Password Protect PDF and Encrypt PDF feature for computers. This tool ensures that your sensitive files remain confidential and accessible only to authorized users.

Key Features

Easy-to-use interface for quick setup
Strong encryption to safeguard your files
Customizable password settings for enhanced security
Support for batch processing to secure multiple files at once
Compatibility with various PDF formats

Use Cases and Benefits

Protect personal documents, such as tax files or medical records, from unauthorized access
Secure business proposals and contracts during client presentations
Safeguard intellectual property, including plans and designs, from prying eyes
Share files securely with colleagues while ensuring privacy
Comply with data protection regulations by encrypting sensitive information

With Password Protect PDF and Encrypt PDF, you can rest assured that your files are safe from unauthorized access. Whether you work in an office or manage your personal documents at home, this feature provides you with peace of mind. By implementing strong encryption, you not only protect your sensitive information but also maintain your professional reputation. Start using this tool today and experience the ease of secure document management.

Get documents done
from anywhere

Create, edit, and share PDFs even on the go. The pdfFiller app equips you with every tool you need to manage documents on your mobile device. Try it now on iOS or Android!

How to Password Protect PDF and Encrypt PDF for Computer - video instructions

#1 usability according to G2

Try the PDF solution that respects your time.
Users Most Likely To Recommend - Summer 2025
Grid Leader in Small-Business - Summer 2025
High Performer - Summer 2025
Regional Leader - Summer 2025
Easiest To Do Business With - Summer 2025
Best Meets Requirements- Summer 2025