Preview (for PDFs)
- Open the PDF you want to password protect with Preview.
- Go to File, then select Export, then Encrypt.
- Type a password, then type it again to verify.
- Save the file to ensure the password takes effect.
Keka Zip (for multiple files of any type)
- Install Keka from keka.io/en
- Open Keka.
- Choose ZIP format type.
- Enter a password.
- Select use AES-256 encryption.
- Drag and drop files into the Keka window.
- Enter Save as Name and Save Location, then select Compress.