Remove a password from a PDF
Remove password protection from a PDF you have the password for, so you can open and edit it without typing it every time.
Runs in your browser — this file is never uploaded
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How to remove a password from a PDF
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Add the locked PDF
Drop in a password-protected document you have the password for.
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Enter the password
Type the password that opens the file. It is checked on your device and never sent anywhere.
- 3
Download the unlocked copy
The saved copy opens without a password from now on.
Frequently asked
Can this open a PDF I don't have the password for?+
No. It removes a password you already know. It does not guess or crack passwords.
Is Unlock PDF free to use?+
Yes. Unlock PDF is free and unlimited, with no account and no watermark added to your document.
Are my files uploaded to a server?+
No. Unlock PDF runs entirely inside your browser, so the document never leaves your device.
Which browsers does it work in?+
Any current version of Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari, on desktop, tablet and phone.