Unlock PDF (Remove Password)
Remove the password from a PDF you can open.
Remove the password from a PDF you're allowed to open by entering its current password. It works on any standard password-protected PDF and runs entirely in your browser, so your file is never uploaded.
Drag & drop a password-protected PDF, or click to browse
Enter the current password to remove it and download an unlocked copy.
Only unlock PDFs you own or have permission to. Everything runs in your browser — your PDF is never uploaded.
Runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
How to use the unlock pdf (remove password)
- 1Upload the protected PDF.
- 2Enter its current password.
- 3Download the unlocked PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the password?
Yes — you must know the PDF's current password. This tool removes a known password; it can't crack an unknown one.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No — decryption runs entirely in your browser (via qpdf compiled to WebAssembly), so your file never leaves your device.
Is this allowed?
Only unlock PDFs you own or have permission to modify.