PDF Tool
Unlock PDF
Remove the password or the restrictions from a PDF you can open. Enter its password, see its pages to check it is the right file, and download a copy that opens with no password. A file with restrictions only needs no password at all.
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How to Unlock PDF
Upload your encrypted PDF
Drop the protected PDF into the upload area. Whether it asks for a password or only has restrictions is detected automatically.
Enter the password
If the file asks for a password, type it and press Enter: its pages appear so you can check it is the right file. A file with restrictions only needs no password.
Download unlocked PDF
Press "Unlock PDF", then "Download PDF" to save a copy with no password.
Features
- Detects encryption automatically
- Removes user and owner passwords
- Shows original encryption details
- Decrypted in your browser
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the original password to unlock?
For a file that asks for a password, yes: the password that opens it, or its permissions password. This tool removes the encryption from PDFs you can open; it is not a password cracker.
What does "unlock" do exactly?
It decrypts the PDF and saves a new copy with no encryption: it opens without a password and carries no restrictions. Your original file is not changed.
What if the PDF has permission restrictions only (no open password)?
Add the PDF and leave the password empty. It opens without one, so its pages and its current restrictions are shown straight away; press "Unlock PDF" and the copy is saved without the restrictions. No password is needed for that.
Is this safe and private?
Yes — everything happens in your browser. Your PDF and password are never sent to any server.