Secure PDF with password. Encrypt reliably & control access.
Your files remain safe & private and are automatically deleted after 2 hours.
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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the service is completely free. No registration is required, there are no hidden costs, and PDFs are created without watermarks. For more information see: ilovepdf.com/en/help/security
All files you upload are protected throughout the entire process. They are used solely to create your desired output file (e.g., PDF), and all data is always transmitted encrypted.
If you do not remove them manually, the system will automatically and permanently delete your files after at most 2 hours. This excludes access by third parties. There is no permanent storage. More information is available here: ilovepdf.com/en/help/legal
At iLovePDF, you upload your PDF, choose a password, and decide whether to set an Open password (User Password) or a print/edit protection password (Permissions Password).
The tool encrypts the document according to PDF standards (AES-128 or AES-256, depending on the file). Afterwards, the PDF can only be opened or edited if the defined password is entered. Content, structure, and quality remain unchanged. The protected file is ready to download within seconds.
A PDF with an open password is fully encrypted and inaccessible without the password – neither the content nor the metadata. The protection is based on established encryption standards and provides an adequate level of security for confidential documents.
A strong password is essential, as weak passwords are easier to guess. iLovePDF does not store the file permanently and deletes it automatically after a short time. Your data remains private.
Yes, you can use the Mobile App on your phone for free at ilovepdf.com/en/mobile (iOS / Android). The tool also works directly in your phone or tablet’s web browser.
Another option is to convert your documents offline , meaning not via the online service, but locally on your device. This option is available for Mac and Windows: ilovepdf.com/en/desktop. Additionally, you can download the iLovePDF app from the Microsoft Store.
The Open Password protects the entire document and prevents any access without the password. Editing Protection allows opening but prevents printing, copying, or editing.
This is suitable for documents that are to be shared without allowing the recipient to make changes. Both protection types can be combined, depending on the desired security level. iLovePDF supports both methods.
Yes. You can simply re-upload the PDF, unlock it (with the password), set a new password, and protect it again. This process overwrites all previous protection mechanisms. The file otherwise remains unchanged. This feature is useful if you had to share a password and want to set a new one afterwards.
Yes, iLovePDF offers a batch feature. In the free version, you can upload and protect 2 PDFs at the same time identically, for example with the same Open Password. This is especially useful for companies or schools distributing multiple confidential documents.
All files are encrypted separately and made available for download. The iLovePDF Premium option allows you to protect 10 PDF documents simultaneously with one password.
The most common reason is a typing error or a password that is case-sensitive. Sometimes the recipient’s PDF viewer does not support older standards, especially with strong encryption methods.
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For further questions or issues, contact us directly here: ilovepdf.com/contact
Privacy & Security (GDPR compliant)
- File processing is exclusively for protecting PDFs.
- No permanent storage – automatic deletion after 2 hours.
- No registration, no tracking, no sharing with third parties.
- GDPR compliant – optimized for US/UK/CA.
- No watermarks and no ads in the document.
- iLovePDF is certified according to ISO/IEC 27001:2017.