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linux and windows

libreoffice - exporting pdfs allows password setting (so in combination with opening a pdf in libreoffice first might be an option)
- howtogeek
- zdnet
qpdf - password entry via command line unfortunate -- some versions allow entry via prompt (but exposed?)
- --password-file=... (can use - for stdin?)
- issue
- post

windows

pdfencrypt - source exists, but not available via scoop
pdf-exchange-reader - no source
ms office - word
- https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/insert-pdf-into-word - "How to insert a PDF into a Word document as on object"
- https://pureinfotech.com/password-protect-pdf-microsoft-word/ - can only do "user" password, not "owner"
  - What Is a PDF Owner Password?
  - What Is a Document Open Password? - about "PDF user passwords"

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