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Protect PDF online
Add a password to a PDF before sharing or storing it. This helps limit access and share documents more carefully.
- No sign-up
- Files up to 200 MB
- Deleted after 120 minutes
- Secure
Process file
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Files are processed automatically on our servers and are not sent to third-party file-processing services. Results are available for 120 minutes after processing and then deleted automatically. We do not read your files, back them up, or use them to train AI models. Terms · Privacy · File Processing Policy
Why it is useful
- ✓A clear workflow without unnecessary settings.
- ✓Works in the browser without installing software.
- ✓Useful for quick personal tasks and regular document work.
How to use it
Step 1
Upload one file or several files.
Step 2
Check selected options and page order.
Step 3
Start processing and download the finished result.
When to use it
Limit access to a PDF
Protect a file before giving it to another person
What to check before sharing
- Open the final file and check the result before sharing.
- If the file is too large, use PDF compression after processing.
- If processing fails, check file format, size and source-file condition.
Frequently asked questions
No. The tool works online in your browser.
No sign up is required for basic workflows.
Files are used for the selected operation and automatically deleted after processing is finished.
Check the format, file size and try again with a simpler source document.
Upload the file, set a password, and download the result. Send the password to the recipient in a separate message, not in the same email as the file.
FAQ
Answers to common questions about iHatePDF: whether registration is required, how files are processed, where to check limits, and whether it's safe to upload documents.
Limits
iHatePDF limits depend on the selected tool, current service configuration, and plan. Current values are shown in the upload interface. Formats: PDF, JPG, PNG, HEIC, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML.
Security
How ihatepdf.pro handles your files: temporary processing, automatic deletion after processing, no AI model training.
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