Update PDF Password (Free)

Change a password on PDF file online. Free software to update a locked document's password, without signing up or downloading an app.
Update PDF Password (Free)
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How to change the password on a PDF file

You can change the password on a PDF file by uploading it to SignHouse and inserting the new password. No need to know the old password, as you can unlock the PDF and update its password here.

To update an already-existing password of a PDF document, you have to follow three easy steps. Upload the PDF file whose password you wish to change, type in the old password of the document so you can first unlock it, and then type the password that you wish to change to. Once that's done, save the password-protected PDF.

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1. Upload a locked PDF

Select the document that has a password and you wish to change.

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2. Old & New

Type in the old password to first unlock the PDF. Then, type the new password.

3. Download it

Feel free to save the new PDF which has the updated password. That's it!

Change the password on a PDF without Acrobat

You most probably have a PDF document which has a password that you want to change. If you know that the old password and you simply want to update it, SignHouse has the software that you've been looking for. If you don't remember the old password, then you might want to look at our PDF password unlock tool. Though, if you know the old password and you want to change it, simply upload the file and type the old and the new parole. Then, save the new file.

Update the password of a PDF file

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Feel free to change the password of your PDF file to whatever you want it to be. Our PDF password updater can help you re-lock your PDF and making it even more secure by adding a new password.

No need to pay

That's right, SignHouse's PDF password updater is against no charge! Everybody must have free access to a software that lets you enhance the security of your PDF, and hence, there's no need to pay for it.

Lock a PDF

With SignHouse, you can lock a PDF document by adding a password. Aside from updating a doc's password, you can also lock a document that has no password and prevent anyone from accessing it.

Total control

With our PDF password update software, you've got full control of your documents. You can add, change, or remove PDF passwords as many times as needed. You're the one in charge of your PDF documents.

Why update a PDF's password with us?

Shortly, our product's greatest advantages are the pricing and accessibility. We're saying this because our PDF password changer is 100% free of charge, and on top of that, the software is made to run on any device. Hence, you can use your favourite phone, laptop, or tablet to change the password of a PDF document.

Any device

At SignHouse, you can use your favourite device in order to change the password of a PDF file. Feel free to update PDF files using your phone, tablet, or any other device that makes you feel most comfortable.

Actual privacy

At SignHouse, we take privacy seriously - the right way. That's why we never look at any files, and also the reason why your data always stay private. None of your documents ever go away against your will here.

Not complicated

Changing the password of a PDF file is not as hard as it may first sound. At SignHouse, we've made things simple - now you just have to spend 10 seconds and a few clicks only to update the password of your PDFs.

Here to help you

Got any questions about the PDF password updater? We're more than happy to answer them. Hit the bubble in the bottom-right corner of this page in order to stat a live conversation with our live support team.

What they say about us

No-brainer pricing for a small business - or even big business, I reckon : - )

Tried the product. Worked like a charm. Never had any problem + the clean UI got us. Wish there would be more features, but I believe in the team behind.
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Harsh G.
Founder, CEO
SignHouse has been nothing short of convenient, efficient and fast. Oh and top notch customer support too...

Couldn't ask for more!
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Julie M.
Executive Administrative Assistant
SignHouse has made a big difference in the workflow of my business. Sure there are other, more mature e-signing platforms out there, but they are all convoluted and too focused on big, enterprise companies. It feels like SignHouse is on our side.
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Michael B.
Photography Consultant
Getting documents to parents is significantly simpler now. However, even more importantly, parents aren't getting lost in the signing process anymore. 👍
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Sandy T
Teacher
SignHouse was AMAZING for what we needed. "Do one thing and do it well" - they've nailed that, as everyone is very happy with the product here.

Looking forward to seeing how the product develops, as the team is super ambitious.
Kate Gross
Manager at Fixthephoto.com
"Simpler, yet does the job better than most of the clunky eSignature software out there"
"SignHouse cut down on our signing processes by at least 50% - and we were using eSignature software before as well"
"I just never thought signing documents can ever become a pleasurable experience"

Frequently asked questions

How do I password protect a PDF for free?

Upload your PDF file to SignHouse > Select to add password > Type it > Download the secured PDF.

Can you add password to PDF on Mac?

Yes, and it's free. Upload the PDF, select your password and then download the locked PDF.

How can I unlock a PDF if I forgot its password?

To unlock a PDF document without having its password, upload it to SignHouse and select the option to remove the password. Wait a few seconds and the download the unlocked PDF.

How do I password protect a PDF without Adobe or Word?

At SignHouse, we help you password-protect PDFs for free. Just upload the file, type your password, and download the secured file.

Are your electronic signatures legal?

Our signatures are 100% legally binding, as SignHouse is built around US and International Laws concerning digital signatures. SignHouse eSignatures are on par with paper signatures, from a legal point of view!

Signing papers digitally started being equal to physical, handwritten signatures in the U.S. eSignature Act of 2000 (U.S. Federal Act) + the Uniform Electronic Transaction Act (UETA). As a consequence, laws in other countries have followed suit. SignHouse is built around these laws.

Are you adding an actual eSignature or just an image?

All signatures are a real, eSignature that is 100% legally binding.

We save important, relevant data (that can be used legally in all types of situations, including in courts) such as identifiable details of a person, IP addresses, etc, just so our electronic signatures can be as valid as digital signatures can get.

What about privacy and security?

SignHouse's signatures are secure for all kinds of businesses and companies. All our signatures happen on a secure, SSL-connected domain. Documents are not made public and unique keys are generated through SignHouse so that privacy and security are at the foundation of the documents on our platform.

How do my signees get to sign with SignHouse?

We've streamlined the signing process so that your signees can sign your documents with no hurdles at all — and with the smallest amount of steps required. It can take as little as 30 seconds! 

How do you compare to ______?

We have a generous free plan, so we highly encourage you to make the comparison yourself! It costs you nothing - and no hard feelings if you don't want to go with us.

We would really love to know what made you go with us or somebody else! If you could take a moment to write to us about that, we'd highly appreciate it.

What if I have more questions?

Then we're standing by to help. Contact us, and we'll do our best to help 🤗

What's different about SignHouse?

Free
SignHouse is completely free to start. Just upload a doc and start signing in a few minutes!
Mobile-first
What’s your cost of losing doc signatures just because signing didn't work on mobile? We fix that.
Optimized for 0 headache
SignHouse was made to simplify the eSigning. Long gone are the days of clunky solutions.
Trackable documents
Documents signed with SignHouse come with simple analytics that just don’t give you a headache.
It Just Works™
Big, old software is buggy, clunky and slow. Built with simplicity in mind, we make signing a breeze.
Fast
Fast to use, fast to load. The SignHouse experience will be snappy for you and your signers.

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