Unlock PDF
If you know the password, remove it so the PDF opens without one. This does not crack passwords: you must enter the correct one.
Runs in your browser. Your files never leave your device.
- 1Add file
- 2Adjust
- 3Download
How it works
- 01Add the protected PDF.
- 02Type the current password.
- 03Press Remove password and download.
Tips and common mistakes
You need the password
This removes the protection from your own copy of a file once you can open it. It is meant for files you are allowed to open, such as your own documents.
Keep the original
Save the unlocked file as a new copy and keep the protected original, in case you need to share it securely again.
Guides for this tool
Questions
Can you crack a forgotten password?
No. You need the correct password.
Is my file uploaded to a server?
No. Everything happens inside your browser on your own device. Your files are never sent to us or anyone else.
Is it free?
Yes. It is free to use, with no signup, no watermark and no daily limit.