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Unlock PDF

Enter the password, get back an unprotected copy. The password is processed locally and never sent anywhere.

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Unlocking removes the password from a PDF you can already open, so you don't have to type it every time — handy for bank statements or payslips that arrive encrypted.

How to unlock pdf

  1. 1

    Add the locked PDF

    Drop in the encrypted document.

  2. 2

    Enter its password

    Provide the password you normally use to open it.

  3. 3

    Download the unlocked copy

    Save a version that opens without prompting for a password.

Everything runs in your browser. Your file is never uploaded — there’s no server to send it to, no sign-up, and nothing to delete afterward.

Frequently asked questions

Can this crack a password I don't know?
No, and that's by design. You must already be able to open the file — the tool simply saves an unencrypted copy so you don't re-enter the password each time.
What kind of password does it remove?
The “open” password on PDFs you can legitimately access — meant for files like statements you receive regularly.
Is it legal to remove a PDF password?
It's fine for documents you own or are authorised to access. Don't use it on files you don't have rights to.
Is my password sent to a server?
No. The password is used locally in your browser to decrypt the file; neither the password nor the document is uploaded.

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