Can I unlock a PDF without the password?

No. Unlocking requires the correct password; this tool removes protection from files you already have access to.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. This tool runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript, so your files never leave your device and nothing is stored on our servers. It even keeps working if you go offline after the page has loaded.

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To remove a PDF password, drop the file in, choose Unlock, enter its current password and press Apply. You get an unprotected copy that opens without a password.

How to remove a password from a PDF

Drop the protected PDF into the box above.
Choose Unlock and type the PDF's current password.
Press Apply to download the unlocked copy.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I unlock a PDF without the password?: No. Unlocking requires the correct password; this tool removes protection from files you already have access to.
Are my files uploaded to a server?: No. This tool runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript, so your files never leave your device and nothing is stored on our servers. It even keeps working if you go offline after the page has loaded.