Unlock PDF — Remove Password
Remove password restrictions from protected PDF files. Enter the document password to unlock it for editing, printing, and copying. Decryption happens in your browser.
Drop a password-protected PDF
or click to browse · Max 100.0 MB
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I unlock a PDF without knowing the password?+
You need to know the document password to unlock it. This tool removes the protection after you provide the correct password — it does not bypass encryption.
Is it legal to unlock a PDF?+
Unlocking PDFs you own or have authorization to access is generally legal. Removing protection from documents you don't have rights to may violate copyright law.
Is the unlocking process private?+
Yes. Your password and PDF are processed entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server. This is the safest way to unlock a PDF online.
How it works
1
Upload protected PDF
Drop a password-protected PDF file.
2
Enter the password
Type the document's password to unlock it. The password is used locally only.
3
Download unlocked PDF
Save the unprotected version. Your password and file were never sent to a server.