Unlock PDF

Remove password protection from PDF files. Enter the password to decrypt and download an unprotected version. All processing happens in your browser.

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Upload a password-protected PDF and enter the password to remove protection

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Important

Only unlock PDF files that you own or have explicit authorization to access. Unauthorized removal of protection may violate applicable laws.

Some PDFs only have an owner password (restrictions). Try leaving the password empty and clicking Unlock.

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Current Limitations

  • You must know the correct password to unlock the PDF
  • Some advanced encryption types (AES-256) may not be supported
  • PDFs with owner-only protection may not be fully removable
  • Only use this tool if you are authorized to remove the password

How to Unlock a PDF

1

Upload PDF

Upload the password-protected PDF file

2

Enter Password

Type the password to decrypt the document

3

Unlock

Click unlock and wait for processing

4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is unlocking a PDF free?
Yes, unlocking a PDF is completely free. No registration or payment required.
Can I unlock any password-protected PDF?
You can unlock PDFs if you know the correct password. Some PDFs use advanced encryption like AES-256 that may not be supported in browser-based tools.
Is it legal to unlock a PDF?
You should only unlock PDF files that you own or have explicit authorization to modify. Unlocking PDFs without permission may violate copyright laws.
Does my file leave my computer?
No. All processing happens locally in your browser. Your file never leaves your device.

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