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Unlock PDF

Remove the password from a PDF you can already open — free and 100% in your browser, so your file is never uploaded.

Drop a PDF here or click to choose One PDF

Remove the password from a PDF you can already open — free and 100% in your browser, so your file is never uploaded. Enter the password once and download an unlocked copy that opens with no password.

How to unlock a PDF

  1. Open your PDF. Drop the password-protected PDF onto the box or click to choose it.
  2. Enter the password. Type the password you use to open the file so it can be removed.
  3. Unlock and download. The password is removed in your browser and you get an unlocked copy to download.

Frequently asked questions

Is my PDF or password uploaded?

No. The PDF is decrypted entirely in your browser on your own device — neither the file nor the password is ever uploaded.

Do I need to know the password?

Yes. This removes a password from a PDF you can already open — it is not a password cracker and can't open a file you don't have the password for.

Is it free and do I need an account?

Yes, it's completely free with no sign-up.

Does the unlocked PDF keep its text and quality?

Yes. The password is removed losslessly, so the pages, selectable text and quality are unchanged.

Why would I remove a PDF password?

So you don't have to type it every time you open the file, or so you can use it with tools that can't open protected PDFs.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes, it runs in any modern mobile browser.