Unlock a Password-Protected PDF
Unlock PDF removes the password from an encrypted PDF when you enter the current password. Decryption runs in your browser; it cannot crack unknown passwords.
Drag & drop your protected PDF here
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No signup needed · Decrypted locally in your browser — never uploaded
- Free
- No signup
- No watermark
- Files stay on your device
What is Unlock PDF?
If you own a PDF that is locked with a password and you know that password, typing it in every time is a nuisance. This tool opens the file with your password and saves a copy with the protection removed.
Decryption runs in your browser, so neither the file nor the password is uploaded. It cannot guess or crack unknown passwords.
How to unlock pdf in 3 steps
Add the locked PDF
Drag it in or choose it from your device.
Enter the password
Type the current password.
Download
The unlocked copy downloads.
Good to know: Requires the correct password. It cannot crack or guess passwords.
When to use it
Use it to take the password off your own bank statements, scans or archived reports so they open without prompts. Only unlock files you are entitled to open.
Tip: if you want to keep some protection, unlock the file, edit it, then protect it again with a new password.
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Unlock PDF – frequently asked questions
Can this remove a password I forgot?
No. It needs the correct current password. It does not crack or bypass encryption.
Does it work on files that only restrict printing or copying?
If the file opens without a password but has permission restrictions, the tool may fail with an error. Use it for files that require a password to open.
Is my password sent anywhere?
No. Everything happens locally in your browser.
Is my file uploaded to a server?
No. Unlock PDF runs in your browser, so the file stays on your device. Pagemint has no accounts and does not store your documents.
Is Unlock PDF free?
Yes. Unlock PDF is free to use, with no signup, no watermark and no daily limit.