Remove password protection from a PDF you already know the password to — get an unrestricted copy back.
Drop your file here
or click to browse · PDF only · max 25 MB
No software to install. Works in any browser on any device.
Enter the current password once and get back a PDF with no password required to open it.
Works with standard PDF encryption (RC4 and AES), which covers the overwhelming majority of protected PDFs.
No installation, no desktop software — unlock your PDF directly in the browser.
Files and passwords are processed on our server and never shared. Anonymous uploads are deleted immediately after processing.
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Drag and drop or click to upload your password-protected PDF, up to 25 MB.
Type the current password that opens the PDF.
Download your PDF with password protection removed.
Yes — this tool removes protection from a PDF you can already open, it doesn't crack or guess unknown passwords.
Standard PDF encryption (RC4 and AES), which covers the vast majority of real-world protected PDFs.
No — the password is used only to open the file during processing and is never saved.
No — unlock PDFs for free with no signup. Create a free account for higher daily limits and processing history.
Yes. Files are processed on our servers and never shared. Anonymous uploads are deleted immediately after your download.