HonestPDF

🛡 Local — le fichier n'est jamais envoyé

Password-protect a PDF

Encrypt your PDF with AES-256 using qpdf compiled to WebAssembly — the password and file never leave your browser.

This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your file is never uploaded.

FAQ

How strong is the encryption?

AES-256 (PDF 2.0 standard encryption) via qpdf, the same library used by professional PDF pipelines.

Do you ever see my password?

No. Encryption runs in WebAssembly inside your browser; neither the file nor the password is transmitted.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. All local tools process your file inside your browser using WebAssembly. You can verify this in the Network tab of your browser's developer tools.

Do I need a subscription?

No. Local tools are free without limits. AI features use one-time credit packs whose balance never expires.