Unlock PDF
If you have the password, you can save an unprotected copy so you don't need to type it every time or so other tools can work with it.
Your file stays on your device and is processed in your browser.
or drop files here
One PDF up to 200 MB.
How to unlock a PDF
- Select the protected PDF.
- Enter the password that opens it (the permissions password also works).
- Press Unlock PDF.
- Download the unlocked copy.
Key features
- Works with AES-256, AES-128 and older RC4 encryption.
- The unlocked file is compared with the original page by page.
- The password is used only in your browser and never stored.
Supported files and limits
- You need the correct password; passwords are never guessed, cracked or bypassed.
- Unusual encryption methods are refused.
- PDFs that only restrict permissions need the permissions password to be unlocked.
How your files are handled
Unlock PDF runs in your browser: your file is read and processed on your device and the result is created there, so documents aren't uploaded to a server. Passwords you enter are used only for this operation and aren't stored. The site only counts anonymous page views, without cookies. How it works · Privacy
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Frequently asked questions
Can you unlock a PDF without the password?
No. The tool requires the correct password and doesn't attempt to crack or bypass protection.