Unlock PDF
Choose a password-protected PDF and enter its current password — the unlocked file will be downloaded. Your file is processed in your browser and never uploaded.
Drag & drop a PDF, or click to chooseOnly .pdf files are accepted
What Unlock PDF does
- Removes the open password from a PDF, so it opens without asking for one.
- Removes editing and printing restrictions when you enter the owner (permissions) password.
- The content of the document is not changed.
How to remove a password from a PDF
- Choose the password-protected PDF.
- Enter its current password.
- Press Unlock: the unlocked copy downloads to your device.
Unlock PDFs without uploading them
The file and its password stay on your device: the PDF is decrypted inside your browser and nothing is sent to us.
Frequently asked questions
Can it unlock a PDF if I do not know the password?
No. You need the current password. The tool does not crack or bypass passwords, and it respects the restrictions set by a document's owner.
Why does it ask for the owner password?
Some PDFs have two passwords: one to open the file and an owner password that restricts editing or copying. Lifting those restrictions needs the owner password.
Is it free?
Yes, with no sign-up and no limit.