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Unlock PDF online — remove a PDF password
Remove encryption from a file you know the password for.
Drop your file here
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How to unlock PDF in your browser
Remove the password from a PDF you have the password for. The file is decrypted locally and saved as an unrestricted copy so you can print, copy and edit it normally.
- 1Upload the encrypted PDF.
- 2Enter its current password.
- 3Run the unlock.
- 4Download the unrestricted PDF.
What this unlock PDF online tool does
Removes open passwords
Enter the current password once and download a version that opens without any prompt.
Clears restrictions
Printing, copying and editing limits attached to the encryption are cleared alongside the password.
Owner-only workflow
This tool decrypts files you can already open — it does not crack unknown passwords.
Why people use it
- Free with no account, no email and no watermark
- Runs in the browser — documents stay on your device
- Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS
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Frequently asked questions
Can you unlock a PDF without the password?
- No. You must know the password — the tool decrypts documents you are authorised to open.
Will unlocking change the content?
- No. Only the encryption layer is removed; pages, text and images stay identical.
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