Unlock PDF. Remove Password. Free.
Upload a password-protected PDF, type the password once, and download an unlocked copy you can open freely in any viewer. Removes both user passwords (open restrictions) and owner passwords (edit and print restrictions). Everything runs in your browser - your file and password never leave your device.
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How it works
Upload your PDF
Drop the password-protected PDF or click to browse. The file stays in your browser the entire time.
Enter the password
Type the password for the PDF. This is used only to decrypt the file in your browser - it is never sent anywhere.
Download unlocked PDF
Click Unlock and download a copy without password protection. Open it in any viewer without entering a password.
Frequently asked questions
No. The password is used only inside your browser to decrypt the PDF locally. It is never sent to any server and is not stored anywhere.
The tool will show an error message. Double-check the password and try again. Make sure Caps Lock is off and watch for spaces.
A user password restricts opening the file. An owner password restricts editing or printing. This tool removes both types of protection when you provide the correct password.
No. This tool requires the correct password to decrypt the file. It cannot crack or bypass passwords.
No. All decryption happens entirely in your browser. Your PDF and your password never leave your device.