Unlock PDF
Remove the password from a PDF you’re allowed to open.
- No upload, ever
- Works offline
- Free to start
- No file-size limit
How it works
- Choose the password-protected PDF.
- Type its password.
- Select Unlock PDF and download a copy without the password.
Private by design
This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server, and the page is technically blocked from sending them anywhere.
Questions and answers
Is it safe to type my PDF password here?
Yes. The password is only used by your browser to decrypt the file on your device. Neither the password nor the PDF is uploaded.
Can I unlock a PDF without the password?
If the PDF needs a password to open, you need that password; this tool can’t guess or crack it. If it only limits printing, copying or editing, it unlocks without one.
Which password should I type?
The password you use to open the PDF, or its permissions password if it has one.
Does unlocking change the content?
No. You get a copy without the password, with the same pages, text and images.
Is it legal to unlock a PDF?
Only unlock files you own or have permission to change.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It works in a modern browser on phones, tablets and computers, with nothing to install.
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