Protect PDF Online
PDF encryption adds a password gate before viewers can open sensitive files—HR packs, finance exports, or ID scans. CamScanner Premium unlocks advanced PDF tools so you can protect files before emailing them.
Benefits
- Add password protection before sharing
- Reduce casual unauthorized viewing
- Premium unlocks advanced PDF security tools
- Useful for IDs, contracts, and finance PDFs
- Keep passwords in a safe channel separate from the file
How it works
- 1Get CamScanner Premium.
- 2Open PDF Encrypt in CamScanner.
- 3Set a strong password, export, and share the password securely.
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FAQ
What if I forget the password?
Encrypted exports cannot be recovered here—store passwords safely.
Is encryption the same as redaction?
No. Encryption gates access; it does not black out text inside the file.
Can recipients edit an encrypted PDF?
Permissions depend on how the file was protected; assume viewing may be restricted.
Do you store my password on this site?
No. Encryption is performed in CamScanner; this site only sells Premium.