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Unlock PDF

Remove the password from your own PDF when you know it.

Click to choose files or drag & drop here
    This tool does not guess or crack passwords. Use it only for files you own or have permission to change.
    🔒 Privacy: everything happens inside your browser. Your files are not uploaded to any server.

    How to remove a password from a PDF

    1. Choose your password-protected PDF.
    2. Type the password you use to open it. If the file opens without a password but blocks copying or printing, leave the box empty.
    3. Press Unlock PDF and download the unlocked file. It opens without a password from now on.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can you unlock a PDF if I forgot the password?

    No. This tool removes a password only when you type the correct one. It does not guess or crack passwords.

    Is my file uploaded?

    No. Everything happens in your browser, so your file and password stay on your device.

    My PDF opens without a password but I cannot copy or print. Can this help?

    Yes, leave the password box empty and press Unlock PDF. Only do this for files you own or are allowed to change.

    Why unlock a PDF?

    Many tools, including merging and compressing, cannot work with locked files. Unlock your own file first, then use any other tool.

    How do I add a password again?

    Use Protect PDF.

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