Unlock PDF online & free
Remove the opening password from a PDF when you know the correct password. Your file is decrypted directly in your browser and the original PDF stays unchanged.
Remove a PDF password without uploading your file
Enter the password you already have and create an unlocked copy of the PDF. The password and document are processed locally in your browser.
You must know the current PDF password. The file and password stay in your browser during processing.
Remove a PDF opening password when you know it. Processing happens locally in your browser, so the PDF and password are not sent to our server.
Why use this Unlock PDF tool?
Private browser processing
Your PDF and password are processed locally in your browser instead of being uploaded to a conversion server.
Uses your existing password
The tool unlocks the document only when the supplied password is accepted by the PDF encryption.
Original stays unchanged
Your protected PDF remains untouched. The tool creates a separate unlocked copy for download.
Simple and fast
No desktop software or account is required. Choose the PDF, enter its password and download the unlocked copy.
How to unlock a PDF online
Four simple steps when you already know the PDF password.
Choose your PDF
Select the password-protected PDF from your phone, tablet or computer.
Enter the password
Enter the exact password currently required to open the PDF.
Unlock the file
Click Unlock PDF and the document is decrypted locally in your browser.
Download
Download the separate PDF copy without the opening password.
Unlock PDF FAQs
Yes. The PDF is processed locally in your browser. The file and password are not uploaded to our server for the unlocking operation.
Yes. You need the correct password that currently opens the PDF. This tool is not designed to bypass or crack an unknown password.
The downloaded copy is created without the opening password. Your original protected PDF is not changed.
The PDF will not be decrypted. The tool will show an error and your original file remains unchanged.
No. This tool requires the correct password. It does not crack, guess or bypass an unknown PDF password.
No. The unlocked copy does not add a watermark.