Do I need the original password to unlock?

Yes — you must know the PDF's password. This tool decrypts PDFs for which you have the password; it is not a password cracker.

What does "unlock" do exactly?

It decrypts the PDF and saves a new version without password protection, so it can be opened without entering a password.

Upload the PDF without entering a password. If it has only permission restrictions (owner password), Docukit will remove those restrictions.

Yes — everything happens in your browser. Your PDF and password are never sent to any server.

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Remove password protection from PDF files. Enter the password to decrypt your PDF and download an unlocked version.

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Password-protected PDF

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Upload your encrypted PDF

Drop the password-protected PDF into the upload area. The encryption is detected automatically.
Enter the password

Type the PDF's password. You can toggle visibility with the eye icon.
Download unlocked PDF

Click "Unlock & Download" to get your password-free PDF.

Do I need the original password to unlock?: Yes — you must know the PDF's password. This tool decrypts PDFs for which you have the password; it is not a password cracker.
What does "unlock" do exactly?: It decrypts the PDF and saves a new version without password protection, so it can be opened without entering a password.
What if the PDF has permission restrictions only (no open password)?: Upload the PDF without entering a password. If it has only permission restrictions (owner password), Docukit will remove those restrictions.
Is this safe and private?: Yes — everything happens in your browser. Your PDF and password are never sent to any server.