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PDF Encrypt & Protect

Password-protect PDFs in batch with AES-256 encryption — control print, copy, and edit rights offline

macOSPDF & Documents$9.99v1.0

PDF Encrypt & Protect is a professional PDF security tool for macOS. Drag and drop PDFs to apply user and owner passwords, control print, copy, and annotation permissions — all processed locally with no cloud uploads.

On-device · No account · No tracking
Batch processingEncrypt dozens of PDFs at once instead of securing files one at a time
User passwordsRestrict who can open your PDFs with an open password
Owner permissionsControl print, copy, and annotation rights independently of the open password

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What it does

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

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Batch processing

Encrypt dozens of PDFs at once instead of securing files one at a time.

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User passwords

Restrict who can open your PDFs with an open password.

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Owner permissions

Control print, copy, and annotation rights independently of the open password.

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Drag-and-drop queue

Drop files into the queue for a simple, intuitive workflow.

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AES-128 and AES-256

Choose between 128-bit and 256-bit AES encryption strengths.

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Fully offline

All encryption runs locally — your documents never leave your Mac.

Why BraveCL

Built the BraveCL way.

Buy once, keep forever

$9.99 one time. No subscription, no renewal, no paywalled features — yours permanently.

Fully on-device

All processing happens on your device. Your files never leave it.

No account required

Download and use immediately. No sign-up, no email, no data collected.

Free updates included

All future updates are included. No upgrade fees, ever.

How it works

  1. 01
    Drop your PDFs

    Drag one file or a whole archive of PDFs into the queue.

  2. 02
    Set passwords and permissions

    Pick a user password, an owner password, the print, copy, and annotation rights, and the AES strength.

  3. 03
    Encrypt the batch

    The whole queue is processed locally on your Mac and written out as protected PDFs.

Where PDF Encrypt & Protect runs

macOS
Available
  • Version 1.0
  • Requires macOS 14.0 or later
  • One-time purchase, $9.99
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Frequently asked questions

Is this a subscription?
No. PDF Encrypt & Protect is a one-time purchase ($9.99). All features and updates are included with no recurring fees.
Does it use the cloud?
No. All encryption is performed locally on your Mac — no account required, no cloud processing, and your documents never leave your machine.
What is the difference between a user and an owner password?
The user password restricts who can open the PDF; the owner password controls print, copy, and annotation rights.
How strong is the encryption?
You can apply 128-bit AES or 256-bit AES encryption to your documents.
Can I secure many PDFs at once?
Yes. The batch queue encrypts dozens of PDFs in a single run — ideal for securing large archives.

System requirements

Minimum OS (macOS)
macOS 14.0+
Download size
6 MB
Languages
8 languages
Purchase model
One-time purchase
In-app purchases
None
Account required
None
What's new · v1.0
• Encrypt several PDFs in one pass with the file queue • Clearer status when a file still opens without a password • Smoother preview and save workflow • Stability and reliability improvements

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