Unlock a PDF
Tired of typing the password every time you open your own PDF? Enter it once, and save a copy without the password or any restrictions on printing, copying and editing.
How to remove a password from a PDF
- 1Choose the protected PDF.
- 2Type its password when you're asked.
- 3Click “Unlock PDF” and download the unlocked copy.
You need the password
This tool removes protection from PDFs you're allowed to open. It doesn't crack or guess passwords.
Restricted PDFs
Some PDFs open without a password but block printing or copying. Those unlock without one, so you can print and copy from your own documents.
Bank statements and payslips
Statements protected with your date of birth or account number can be unlocked once, so they're easier to file and share.
Frequently asked questions
- Is it free?
- Yes. There's no signup, no watermark and no limit on the number of files.
- Are my PDFs uploaded?
- No. The PDF is processed in your browser, on your own device, and never leaves it.
- Can it unlock a PDF without the password?
- Only if the PDF opens without one and just restricts printing or copying. A PDF that needs a password to open can't be unlocked without it.
- Is the password kept?
- No. It's used once on your device to decrypt the file and then forgotten.