Unlock PDF
Remove password protection from a PDF you own.
Select or drop your file
PDF files — add several to process in one batch
Batch: up to 5 files at once · Premium for 100
Processed locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
A password that protected a document becomes a nuisance once you're the one who needs to open, print or edit it every time. Unlock PDF removes the password from a file you own so it opens freely from then on — you supply the current password, and the tool writes out an unrestricted copy, all within your browser.
How to unlock pdf
- 1. Upload the password-protected PDF.
- 2. Enter the current password so the file can be opened.
- 3. Click Unlock PDF and download the unrestricted copy.
When to use Unlock PDF
Stop retyping the password
Remove the password from a document you open constantly so you don't have to enter it every single time.
Prepare a file for editing
Take the lock off a protected PDF so you can merge, split or convert it with other tools.
Archive without the barrier
Store a clean, openable copy in your own secure archive instead of one gated behind a password you might lose.
You need to own it — and know the password
This tool doesn't crack or bypass protection: it requires the correct password, which is how it stays a legitimate convenience rather than a way around security. Only remove protection from documents you own or are authorised to unlock. If you're trying to open a file you don't have the password for, we can't help with that.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know the password?
Yes. You must supply the current password — this tool removes known protection, it doesn't crack unknown ones.
Can it recover a password I've forgotten?
No. If you don't know the password, the file can't be unlocked here.
Is it legal to unlock a PDF?
Only unlock documents you own or have permission to modify. Use the tool responsibly on your own files.
Does the file get uploaded?
No — the password is removed in your browser and the file stays on your device.