Unlock PDF: Remove a Password You Know
Enter the password once and get a copy that opens without it. Nothing is uploaded.
- Private: no upload
- Free, no sign-up
- PDF tools in your browser
Drop a password-protected PDF here
One PDF at a time. Max 100 MB. Nothing is uploaded.
Choose fileWhy remove a PDF password?
A password on a PDF is useful until you have to enter it every time. If you know the password, this tool saves a copy that opens without it. If a PDF opens fine but blocks printing or copying, leave the password empty and it saves a copy without those restrictions.
It does not guess or crack passwords: you need the correct one. Only unlock files you are allowed to open.
What next? To lock a PDF again with a new password, use Protect PDF.
How to remove a password from a PDF
- 1
Add your PDF
Drop the protected PDF. It stays closed in your browser.
- 2
Enter the password
Leave it empty if the file only restricts printing or copying.
- 3
Unlock
A copy without the password is created and checked.
- 4
Download
Look at page 1, then save the open copy.
Two kinds of PDF protection
| Type | What you see | What to enter |
|---|---|---|
| Open password | The PDF asks for a password before it opens. | The password |
| Permissions only | The PDF opens, but printing or copying is blocked. | Nothing, leave it empty |
What you get with the unlock pdf
Private
The PDF and password stay in your browser.
Checked result
The tool confirms the copy opens with no password.
Original untouched
You get a new open copy.
No cracking
Works only with the correct password.
Private by design
Your images are processed by code running in your own browser. They are not uploaded to our servers. You can check this yourself: open your browser’s Network tab while you work.
Fast, even offline-fast
Processing happens on your own device, so there is no upload wait and no queue. Settings update the results instantly.
Free, no sign-up
No watermarks, no account and no daily limit.
All popular formats
Works with JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, HEIC, GIF, BMP and SVG files up to 25 MB each.
Common ways people use it
Archived files
Save an open copy of a document you can open.
Printing
Remove a print restriction on your own file.
Merging and splitting
Locked PDFs must be unlocked before other tools can edit them.
Shared passwords
Stop typing the same password every time.
Frequently asked questions
+Can you recover a forgotten password?
No. You need the correct password.
+Why does it say the password did not work?
Check capitals and spaces, and use the eye button to see what you typed.
+Is it safe to enter the password here?
Yes. It is used in your browser and never sent anywhere.
+The PDF wasn't protected. What happens?
You get a clean copy and a note that no password was needed.
+Are bookmarks and form fields kept?
They may not be. The pages are copied into a new file without the password, the same way Merge and Split work.
More free PDF and image tools
Protect PDF
Lock a PDF with a password. It never leaves your device, so the password isn't sent anywhere either.
Merge PDFs
Join up to 20 PDFs and images in the order you choose, and take only the pages you need. Nothing leaves your device.
Split PDF
Split one PDF into many by clicking pages or typing ranges. Nothing leaves your device.
Compress PDF
Shrink scans and photo-heavy PDFs to fit an email or upload limit. Set a target like 1 MB. Nothing leaves your device.
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