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PDF Add Password

The Add Password feature allows you to protect your PDF files with secure password encryption. Simply add your PDF, enter and confirm your password, choose the encryption level, and click Start to lock your document safely.

You can select different encryption strengths for better security and save protected PDFs directly to a chosen folder. This feature helps keep sensitive documents private and prevents unauthorized access.

Video Tutorial

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Open PDF Add Password

From the Kaizen OCR dashboard, click on the PDF Add Password tile.

Add Password Home Screen

Step 2: Add Your PDF

Click the file browser button or drag & drop your PDF file into the application.

Open File

Step 3: Select Your PDF

Choose the PDF file you want to protect with a password.

Select File

Step 4: Configure Password Settings

Enter your desired password, confirm it, and select the encryption strength level. Choose an output folder for the protected PDF.

Password Settings

Step 5: Start Encryption

Click the Start button to encrypt the PDF with your chosen password.

Start Encryption

Step 6: Confirmation

The password-protected PDF will be saved to your specified folder. A confirmation message will indicate successful encryption.

Encryption Result

Encryption Levels

Level Description
Standard Basic encryption suitable for general document protection
Strong Higher encryption strength for sensitive and confidential documents

Remember Your Password

Make sure to remember or securely store your password. If you lose the password, you will need the original unprotected file to access the document.