Unlock PDF
Unlock PDF files you are authorized to use and remove the password. Enter the current password; the document and password stay on your device.
- Input
- A protected PDF and its password
- Output
- An unencrypted PDF
- Runs
- In your browser. The file never leaves your device.
- Cost
- Free. No sign-up, no watermark.
How to remove a password from a PDF
Choose the protected PDF
Open the file you want to unlock.
Enter its password
Provide a valid opening or owner password. This tool does not guess or crack passwords.
Save the unlocked copy
Download the result and store it appropriately, since it no longer requires a password.
What unlocking does
Real decryption
QPDF decrypts the file and writes an unencrypted copy rather than merely changing a viewer setting.
Password stays local
No file or password is sent to a processing API.
Keep the original
The protected source is not overwritten. The unlocked result is a separate download.
Frequently asked questions
How do I remove password protection from a PDF?
Open the PDF here, enter its current password, and download the unlocked copy. The copy opens without a password; the protected original stays as it was.
Can it unlock a PDF if I forgot the password?
No. You need a valid password. Ask the document owner for an unlocked copy if you cannot open it.
Does unlocking change the pages?
The operation preserves page content while removing encryption. Existing digital signatures may be affected by rewriting the document.
Can I protect the result with a different password?
Yes. Open the result in Protect PDF and choose a new password.
Is my file uploaded anywhere?
No. Unlock PDF runs entirely in your browser: the file is opened and processed on your own device and is never sent to our server. More in the privacy policy.
Is Unlock PDF free to use?
Yes. Unlock PDF is free, with no account to create and no software to install — open the page in a modern browser and start.