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Unlock PDF

Remove the password from a PDF you can already open, so it opens without prompting.

  1. Choose the locked PDF
  2. Enter its current password
  3. Unlock and download

You must know the password — this does not crack or bypass encryption.

Frequently asked questions

Can this tool crack a PDF password I don’t know?
No. You must already know the password — this only strips the encryption from a PDF you can already open, so it no longer prompts for a password.
Does unlocking change the content of the PDF?
No. Only the password protection is removed — the pages, text, images and formatting stay exactly as they were.
What if I enter the wrong password?
The PDF can’t be decrypted and the unlock fails — double-check the password (including case) and try again.
Is my PDF or its password uploaded and stored anywhere?
Both are used only to produce the unlocked file and are not kept afterward — there is no account and no storage.
Do I need to install anything or sign up?
No. It runs entirely in your browser and our server — no software install, no account, no email required.
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