Unlock PDF
Remove a password when you know it.
- 1Upload
- 2Options
- 3Process
- 4Download
Drop a file here, or browse.
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Unlock PDF removes encryption when you type the correct password. It runs in the browser and does not try other passwords. A wrong password stops with an error.
This tool is free to use.
Files stay on this device.
How to unlock a PDF
- Upload the protected PDF.
- Enter the password you already know.
- Download the unlocked PDF.
Unlock PDF FAQs
Does the file leave this device?
No. Decrypting happens on your device.
What if I do not know the password?
This page cannot open the file. There is no password search or cracking.
How is this different from Protect?
Unlock needs the existing password. Protect is where you set a new one.
Page guide updated 2026-09-26