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# PDFEncrypt

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> PDFEncrypt is a free, open source Windows app for password-protecting (encrypting) PDF files.
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> Verdict: Rated **4.9/5** by 62 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Key benefits of PDFEncrypt

You can password-protect (encrypt) your PDF files for free. No need for the recipient to download special software: just open the PDF file directly in any PDF viewer and enter the assigned password in order to access the document.  Securely transmit data via email and other means using encrypted PDF files.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.9/5** | 62 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: PDFEncrypt

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$0.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 208 more

## Features

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Data Security
- File Encryption
- P2P Encryption

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum

## Category

- [Encryption Software](https://www.getapp.ie/directory/472/encryption/software)

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3. [1Password](https://www.getapp.ie/software/101103/1password) — 4.7/5 (2123 reviews)
4. [Cypherdog Encryption](https://www.getapp.ie/software/2062004/cypherdog-e-mail-encryption) — 4.8/5 (103 reviews)
5. [Passbolt](https://www.getapp.ie/software/2076938/passbolt) — 4.7/5 (35 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Secure your files with PDFEncrypt" — 5.0/5

> **Sumit** | *18 October 2023* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
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> **Pros**: PDFEncrypt is a really helpful tool for me\! This tool helps me to add an extra security to my PDF files. Also with its password protection and encryption features, I can stay stress free knowing my sensitive documents are safe from prying eyes. It is recommended tool for you if you are looking for an encryption tool. Also it offers simple and straightforward UI which is easy to use.
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> **Cons**: It is a computer software tool means we can not access it from our smartphone which can be inconvenient as it should offer these features as well so that users can directly encrypt their personal files from the ease of smartphone.

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### "For PDF encryption, PDFEncrypt is a best software tool" — 5.0/5

> **Sophia** | *20 March 2023* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: Security: PDFEncrypt provides a high level of security for PDF files, ensuring that only authorized individuals can access the contents.Ease of use: PDFEncrypt is easy to use and does not require any specialized technical knowledge to operate.Control: PDFEncrypt gives users complete control over who can access their PDF files, allowing them to restrict access to certain individuals or groups.
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> **Cons**: Limited functionality: PDFEncrypt is designed specifically for encrypting PDF files and does not offer any additional features or capabilities.Compatibility issues: PDFEncrypt may not be compatible with all versions of PDF files, which could cause issues if you need to share files with others who do not have the same software.Risk of losing passwords: If you forget the password to a PDF file encrypted by PDFEncrypt, you may not be able to access the contents of the file, which could be problematic.
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> Overall, I have experienced that this software is useful for me.

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### "You Want to Keep Files Safe - Try PDFEncrypt" — 4.0/5

> **Bosco** | *13 November 2023* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
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> **Pros**: I like the P2P encryption capabilities&#10;It is fast when encrypting and decrypting&#10;It comes with amazing data security features
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> **Cons**: It offers a quick and solid fix to data safety and no complaints

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### "It is spectacular and very safe to use." — 5.0/5

> **Winzah** | *30 September 2023* | Food & Beverages | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: Access control on the dashboard is way fast and convenient.Well compliance with tasks given.File encryption for enhanced data security.
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> **Cons**: Integration with other features is not that easy but it doesn't stop it from working.
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> Maintenance of PDF files and safe storage again when need to retrieve and share it is well done.

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### "My Trasparent truth about PDFEncrypt .Liked it for it's Unparalleled support." — 5.0/5

> **Doreen** | *20 November 2023* | Leisure, Travel & Tourism | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: From beginning until this moment the experience  is amazing .The efficiency  of this platform makes all features run expected and keeps to date on security of  the company documents.The customer care community is top notch, whenever a problem arises offer an immediate response .The powerful  Encryption  that it offer ensure  only people with permission  have access to company documents  and files.
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> **Cons**: No better way to say this platform  is so reliable ,effective and secure ,for that i fail to find any dislike.

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## This page is available in the following languages

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| en-AE | <https://www.getapp.ae/software/2072399/pdfencrypt> |
| en-AU | <https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2072399/pdfencrypt> |
| en-CA | <https://www.getapp.ca/software/2072399/pdfencrypt> |
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