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Unlock PDF

Remove the password from a PDF you know the password for

How Unlock PDF works

Upload

Drop a PDF file — it never leaves your device.

Enter the password

Type the password you use to open the PDF.

Download

Save a copy that opens straight away, without a password.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my PDF and password uploaded?

No. Everything happens in your browser. Neither the PDF nor the password ever leaves your device.

I forgot the password. Can this tool open the PDF?

No. You need the password. The tool removes a password you already know so you do not have to type it every time; it does not crack or guess passwords.

My PDF opens fine but will not let me print or copy. Can I remove that?

Those limits are set by the PDF's author and need the author's permissions password to remove, so this tool leaves them in place. Ask the author for an unrestricted copy.

Does unlocking change the content?

No. Only the password is removed. Text, images, links and layout stay exactly as they were, and your original file is not changed.