Unlock a PDF
Tired of typing the password every time? Enter it once and save a copy without the password and restrictions.
or drop it here
Files stay on your device.
How to remove a PDF password
- 1Choose the protected PDF.
- 2Enter its password when asked.
- 3Click Unlock PDF and download the unlocked copy.
Why use this tool
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Removes restrictions too
Printing, copying and editing restrictions are lifted along with the open password.
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Identical content
Only the encryption is removed — pages, text and images stay exactly the same.
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Stays on your device
The file is decrypted in your browser; the password is never transmitted.
Frequently asked questions
Can you unlock a PDF without the password?
No. This tool removes protection from files you are able to open. It does not crack passwords.
My PDF opens without a password but I can’t print it. Can this help?
Yes. Such files only have permission restrictions; this tool removes them without needing a password.
Is it legal to remove a PDF password?
Removing protection from your own documents, or ones you have permission to use, is fine. Respect other people’s rights.