Unlock a PDF
Remove a password or restrictions from a PDF. Your file and password never leave your device.
Remove a password or usage restrictions from a PDF so it opens and prints freely. Everything happens in your browser — your file and password are never uploaded.
How to use Unlock PDF
- Choose a PDF, or drop it onto the page.
- If it's password-protected, enter the password to unlock it.
- Click Remove password & download to get an unprotected copy.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know the password?
For a PDF that asks for a password to open, yes — you must enter it (this tool can't crack unknown passwords). For PDFs that open fine but block printing/copying, no password is needed.
Will the unlocked PDF look the same?
Yes, visually. The pages are rebuilt from high-resolution images to guarantee the password is fully removed, so the text in the result is no longer selectable. Keep your original if you need the text layer.
Is my file or password uploaded?
Never. Decryption happens entirely on your device with an in-browser PDF engine; nothing is sent to a server.