Remove PDF Password
Enter the current PDF password and download an unprotected copy. You need to know the password — this tool does not crack unknown passwords. Everything in your browser, no file upload.
Drop a PDF here
or click to choose
Only use on your own files or with permission. This tool does not crack unknown passwords.
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How it works
1
Upload the PDF
A password-protected file.
2
Enter the password
The same used to open the file.
3
Download
Unprotected PDF.
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Frequently asked questions
How to remove password from a PDF for free?
Upload the protected PDF, enter the current password, and download an unlocked copy. Removing the PDF password is free, no sign-up, and 100% in the browser.
Do I need to know the password to unlock the PDF?
Yes, you need to provide the correct password — the tool only removes protection from a file you can already open. The process happens in the browser and nothing is sent to a server.
Is removing PDF password online safe?
It is safe: the PDF and password stay on your computer since unlocking is done locally. So you can remove passwords from confidential documents for free and without sign-up.