filestation.ioNothing uploadedAdd AES-256 password encryption on your device.
Use a strong, unique password. FileStation cannot recover it. Encryption restricts opening the file; it does not prevent an authorized reader from sharing its contents.
Drag and drop, or choose from your device. Up to 50 MB.
Nothing uploaded Choosing a file starts local processing in your browser. If you switch to a server conversion or save to your account, FileStation asks before upload.
Set an opening password for a PDF using local AES-256 encryption. The file and password are processed in your browser.
Choose an unencrypted PDF.
Enter and confirm a password of at least 8 characters.
Encrypt, download and verify the password in your PDF reader.
Before you start: Use a strong, unique password. FileStation cannot recover it. Encryption restricts opening the file; it does not prevent an authorized reader from sharing its contents.
Complete your edits before encrypting the document. Choose a strong, unique opening password, enter it twice and download the encrypted copy. Reopen the file to verify the password prompt. FileStation cannot recover a forgotten password.
Edit the PDF before protection →Protect PDF encrypts the file itself. An expiring sharing link controls future downloads from that link. Neither prevents an authorized recipient from sharing a copy they have already opened or downloaded. Choose the control that matches your task.
Read the file-handling facts →Choose an unencrypted PDF in Protect PDF. Enter and confirm a password of at least eight characters, run encryption and download the protected copy. Close the result and reopen it in a PDF reader to check that the password is required.
Yes. FileStation’s Protect PDF tool processes the file and password in a local browser worker. Saving the result to your account is a separate optional upload. Use a trusted browser and device.
No. Encryption requires a valid password to open the protected file, but an authorized reader can still copy or share its contents. A password-protected sharing link is also different from encryption inside the downloaded PDF.
No. Keep the password safely and retain an appropriate original. The password is not sent to FileStation.
Local PDF tools process documents in your browser. Choosing a file alone does not upload it. Server conversion sends the chosen file only after you confirm. Account storage is optional: Save to account uploads that result or draft to your private library.
The website uses HTTPS to encrypt the connection. Local processing does not automatically password-encrypt your input or downloaded PDF. No website can guarantee 100% security; use a trusted device and keep your original files.
After creating the result, use Save / Share and choose Save to Files. If a download opens a preview, use the browser’s Share control to save a copy.