Unlock PDF and Remove Passwords Online

Need to remove a password or restrictions from your PDF? Our free tool helps you unlock your documents quickly and securely, right in your browser.

Open PDF Unlocker How it works
Important: You must know the current password to unlock the file. This tool does not crack unknown passwords.
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Unlock PDF — Tool

Upload your protected PDF. When prompted, enter the password to permanently remove its security restrictions.

Your files and passwords are never sent to our servers. The entire process is secure and private.

How to Unlock a PDF File — Step by Step

Permanently remove security from your PDF with these simple steps.

  1. Open the widget — click “Open PDF Unlocker” or scroll to the tool on this page.
  2. Upload your protected PDF — drag & drop your document or select it from your computer.
  3. Enter the password — when the tool prompts you, type in the current password for the file.
  4. Unlock and Download — the tool will instantly remove the security layer. Click the download button to save your new, unlocked PDF.

Common use cases

  • Removing a password from a document you own for easier, everyday access.
  • Enabling printing, copying, or editing on a file where you have permission to do so.
  • Preparing a secured document for further processing with other PDF tools (like merging or converting).
  • Removing an old, unnecessary password from an archived file.

Why Use Our Free PDF Unlocker?

Our unlock tool is fast, effective, and built with your privacy in mind.

Privacy-First

All unlocking happens in your browser. Your confidential files and passwords are never uploaded.

Instant Unlocking

As soon as you provide the correct password, the protection is removed from your file in seconds.

Removes All Restrictions

This tool can remove both the user password (to open) and the owner password (to restrict printing, etc.).

No Software Needed

Unlock your PDFs on any device (Windows, Mac, phone) directly in your web browser without installation.

Understanding PDF Security

  • PDFs can have two types of passwords: a user password to open the file, and an owner password to restrict actions like printing, copying, or editing.
  • Our tool can remove both types of protection, but you must be able to provide the password to prove you have the authority to do so.
  • Once a PDF is unlocked, anyone with the file can open it and perform any action. Be careful when sharing unlocked sensitive documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to unlock your PDF?

Open the tool, upload your protected PDF, and enter its password to get a restriction-free version in seconds. It's fast, private, and completely free.

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