Petal

Password protect a PDF

Upload a PDF and ask Petal to lock or unlock it.

Open Petal, free

Things you can type

  • “Add a password to this PDF”
  • “Stop people from printing or copying it”

Personal and safe

Your files are only used for your edit, never sold, and deleted after 24 hours. Free gives you 5 edits a day. Pro is $2 a month.

Questions

How strong is the lock?
Petal uses AES-256 encryption. You can also block printing, copying or editing.
Can I remove a password?
Yes, if you know the password. Petal unlocks it and gives you an open copy.
Is it safe to upload my PDF?
Yes. Your files are only used for your edit, never sold, and deleted automatically after 24 hours.

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