Unlock PDF
Remove password protection from PDF files
Remove a password from a PDF you own
Password-protected PDFs are secure, but they are also tedious when you have to type the password every single time you open a file you already have permission to use. Unlock PDF removes the password from a document you can already open, producing an unrestricted copy that you can read, print and share without being prompted each time.
This is handy for documents you receive regularly from a bank or provider, where re-entering the password on every view quickly becomes a chore.
How to unlock a PDF
Upload the protected PDF and enter the password you normally use to open it. The tool produces a new copy with the password removed, ready to download. You should only unlock files you are authorised to access — the tool requires the correct password and is not a way to bypass protection on documents that are not yours.
Handled privately
Unlocking happens in your browser. Your PDF and its password are processed locally and never uploaded, so nothing sensitive leaves your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the PDF Unlock tool free?▾
Yes. Removing a password from your PDF is completely free with no signup required.
Is my password safe when I use this tool?▾
Your password and file are processed in the browser and are never transmitted to or stored on our servers.
Is the password stored after unlocking?▾
No. Once the PDF is unlocked in your browser session, your password is discarded and not retained anywhere.
Can I only unlock PDFs I own?▾
Yes. This tool is intended for removing restrictions from PDFs you have the legal right to access — please only unlock files you own.