PDF Unlock Tool
Remove password protection from PDF documents when you know the password. This tool helps you create accessible copies of your password-protected PDFs by entering the correct password and downloading unlocked versions.
Password Required
This tool removes password protection from PDFs when you already know the password. It is not a password cracking tool. You must enter the correct password to unlock the PDF.
Upload PDF Documents
Click to browse or drag and drop PDF files here
Maximum file size: 50MB per file
Legal Notice
Only unlock PDFs that you own or have explicit permission to modify. Removing password protection from copyrighted or proprietary documents without authorization may violate copyright laws and terms of service.
Upload Encrypted PDF
Select a password-protected PDF document from your device.
Enter Password
Type the password that was used to protect the PDF document.
Unlock PDF
Click the unlock button to remove password protection from the document.
Download Unlocked PDF
Save the unlocked PDF that can be opened without entering a password.
About PDF Password Removal
PDF password protection is a security feature that restricts access to documents by requiring a password to open or modify them. This unlock tool helps you remove password protection from PDFs that you own or have legitimate access to when you know the correct password. Our tool supports various PDF encryption standards including 40-bit, 128-bit, and 256-bit encryption. The unlocking process verifies your password before removing protection, ensuring that only authorized users can access the content. This is NOT a password cracking tool - you must know the correct password to use this service. All processing happens entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your PDFs and passwords are never uploaded to our servers, ensuring complete privacy and security of your sensitive documents.
This tool is particularly useful when:
- Remove protection when you know the password but want easier access to your own documents
- Create accessible copies of company documents for team sharing (with authorization)
- Remove restrictions from documents you own for archival purposes
- Prepare PDFs for conversion to other formats
- Remove barriers for assistive technologies when you have legitimate access
- Create backup copies without password protection for personal use