Unlock PDF
Remove the password and restrictions from a PDF you have the right to open.
Remove a PDF password
Drag and drop a PDF here, or choose a file from your device.
Processing happens in your browser. Your PDF is not uploaded.Upload a PDF to begin.
How to remove a password from a PDF
- Choose the protected PDF.
- Type its password. If the PDF opens without a password but blocks printing or copying, leave the box empty.
- Click Unlock PDF and download the copy without a password.
What this tool does and does not do
It removes the password from a PDF when you know that password, so you no longer have to type it every time. It does not guess or crack unknown passwords. Only unlock files you own or have permission to use.
Frequently asked questions
I do not know the password. Can you unlock it?
No. If a PDF needs a password to open, that password is required. This tool does not crack passwords.
My PDF opens but will not print or copy. Can that be fixed?
Yes. Leave the password box empty and click Unlock PDF. The printing, copying and editing restrictions are removed.
Does unlocking change the content?
No. The pages, text and images stay exactly the same. Only the encryption is removed.
Is my password sent anywhere?
No. The file is unlocked in your browser. Neither the PDF nor the password is uploaded.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Your PDF is processed in your browser and never leaves your device.