Unlock PDF

Strip the password and permission restrictions from a PDF you own or are authorised to open. Decryption happens locally in your browser rather than on a server.

Click to select PDF or drag and drop

Your file stays private - processed in your browser

Up to 20MB · No upload — processed on your device

How to Unlock PDF

  1. 1. Upload your password-protected PDF file
  2. 2. Enter the password to unlock the PDF
  3. 3. Wait for the unlocking process to complete
  4. 4. Download your unlocked PDF file

Why Use Our PDF Unlock Tool?

🔒 100% Private

All processing happens in your browser. Your files and passwords never leave your device.

⚡ Fast Processing

Unlock PDF files instantly without waiting for uploads or server processing.

🆓 Completely Free

No registration, no limits, no watermarks. Use as many times as you need.

✅ Easy to Use

Simple interface - just upload, enter password, and download.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my file uploaded, and what is the maximum file size?

No upload is needed. This tool runs entirely inside your browser, so your file is never sent to a server. Files of up to 20MB are supported and processed locally on your own device.

Can I remove a PDF password I do not know?

No, and neither can anyone else. PDF encryption is designed so that a file cannot be opened without its password. This tool only helps when you know the password yourself.

Why does the unlocked PDF look different?

The document has to be rebuilt page by page as images, because browsers cannot write an encrypted PDF back out. Text in the result is therefore no longer selectable.

Are my files uploaded?

No. The file is processed by JavaScript inside your own browser, so it is never uploaded to a server.