Unlock PDF

Remove password protection from a PDF you have legitimate access to, using the document's own password — quick, secure, and private.

About this tool

If you have a PDF that asks for a password every time you open it, and you know that password, this tool removes it — so you (or whoever you share the file with next) don't have to type it in every time.

This only works with the real password: there's no cracking, guessing, or bypassing involved, in line with respecting the document's actual protection. If you don't know the password, this tool can't help — that's by design.

How it works

  1. 1. Upload your password-protected PDF.
  2. 2. Enter the PDF's password.
  3. 3. Download the unlocked PDF, free of its open password.

Supported formats

Accepts: PDF — Max file size: 100MB — Output: .pdf

Accepts a single password-protected PDF file up to 100MB. Output is the same PDF with its open password removed.

Features

Privacy & security

Your file is transferred securely and automatically deleted from our servers after 1 hour.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to know the password?

Yes. This tool removes protection using the real password you provide — it can't recover a forgotten password or bypass encryption.

What happens if I enter the wrong password?

You'll get a clear "incorrect password" error, and no file is produced.

Is this free?

Yes, unlocking PDFs is free.

Is my password or file stored?

No — your password is never logged or stored, and your file is deleted automatically after 1 hour.

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