Unlock PDF
Remove password protection from a PDF you legitimately have access to. Requires knowing the existing password — this is not a cracking tool.
Quick answer
Unlock a PDF you own — enter its existing password to remove protection and download an unrestricted copy, entirely in your browser. For people who legitimately hold the password but want a clean copy. This is not a password-cracking tool; without the password the file cannot be opened.
Only use this tool on files you own or have permission to modify. You must know the document's existing password — this tool does not guess or crack passwords.
Drag & drop a protected PDF here
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PDF files only — up to 20MB each
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How to unlock a PDF you own
Upload the protected PDF
Drag and drop the password-protected PDF onto the tool.
Enter the password
Type the existing password for the file — the tool works only on documents you can already open.
Download the unlocked copy
Your browser removes the encryption locally and saves a copy that opens freely.
Key features
Password-based decryption
Uses the password you already have to produce a copy that opens freely.
Original quality
Pages are preserved exactly; only the encryption is removed.
Honest by design
The page states clearly that it works only on files you can already open.
Supported formats
- Input: password-protected PDF (.pdf), one file
- Output: the same PDF without the open password
Privacy and security
Limitations
- Requires the existing password — forgotten or unknown passwords cannot be recovered.
- One file at a time.
- Owner-level restrictions (like disabled printing) are removed along with the open password.
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Can this tool crack an unknown password?
No. This tool removes password protection only when you already know the correct password. It is not a password-cracking or recovery tool, and it cannot bypass encryption.
When is this useful?
Common legitimate uses include removing a password from your own documents, unlocking files a colleague has shared with you along with the password, or removing protection from archived files so they can be merged or processed with our other tools.
Is my file uploaded anywhere?
No. Decryption happens entirely inside your browser. Your PDF and its password never leave your device.
Why does the unlock fail?
The most common reason is a wrong password. Some files also use older or non-standard encryption that cannot be processed in the browser — in that case you will see a clear error message.