Unlock a PDF (remove the password)
Remove a password you know from a PDF so it opens freely.
Drop a password-protected PDF to unlock
Processed on our secure server, then deleted right away.
Remove the password from a PDF you have the password for, so it opens without prompting every time. Upload the file, enter its password, and download an unlocked copy. Your file is processed securely and deleted right after.
How to unlock pdf
- 1Upload the password-protected PDF.
- 2Enter the password you already know.
- 3We remove the encryption.
- 4Download the unlocked PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the password?
Yes. This tool removes a password you already know. It cannot break or guess a password you do not have.
Why remove a password?
So the file opens without a prompt every time, which is handy once it is only stored somewhere safe.
Is my file kept?
No. It is processed on our server and deleted immediately after.
Is it free?
Yes, unlocking everyday PDFs is free.