Unlock PDF
Remove the password from a PDF you can already open. You need the password: this tool does not guess or recover passwords.
Processed on your device – your files are not uploaded.
1. Choose password-protected PDF
Drop your protected PDF here
or choose a file from your device
PDF • up to 100 MBBefore you start
- Files
- Limits
- 1 file, up to 100 MB
- You get
- One unlocked PDF copy without password protection, with the same pages and content.
2. Enter PDF password
3. PDF unlocked
How it works
- Choose your protected PDF. Drop or select a password-protected PDF up to 100 MB.
- Enter the password. Type the known password you use to open the document.
- Unlock and download. The tool removes the password and saves an unencrypted PDF copy.
Limits
- Needs the correct password: You must know the password to open and decrypt the file. This tool does not guess, crack, or recover forgotten passwords.
- Unencrypted files are unchanged: If a PDF opens without a password, there is nothing to unlock and no output is produced. The tool does not change such a file (it does not remove print or copy restrictions).
- Single open password: Removes the password required to open and read the file.
- File size up to 100 MB: Large PDF documents are processed entirely within your browser.
Check it yourself: your file is not uploaded
- Choose your protected PDF on this page.
- Turn off Wi-Fi or mobile data.
- The tool still unlocks your PDF and saves the result because all processing occurs entirely within your browser.
On a computer, press F12 to inspect Network activity and confirm no request transmits your PDF or password.
Remove known PDF passwords in your browser
If a PDF came with a password you already know (a statement or a payslip, for example) and you need a copy without it, Unlock PDF removes the password on your device.
You must enter the correct password to unlock the document. This tool does not recover, crack, or guess forgotten passwords. The file and its password are never sent to a server.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I unlock a PDF if I forgot the password?
No. You must enter the correct password to open and decrypt the file. This tool does not guess, crack, or recover forgotten passwords.
What if my PDF already opens without a password?
If a PDF opens without a password, there is nothing to unlock and the file is not changed. The tool does not change such a file (it does not remove print or copy restrictions).
Is my PDF or password uploaded to a server?
No. Processing runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your PDF file and your password never leave your device, and we do not store them.
What are the file limits for unlocking PDFs?
You can unlock one PDF file at a time, up to 100 MB in size. The file is processed in your browser and not uploaded.