Unlock PDF
Remove the password from a PDF you can open, and save a copy that opens, prints and copies freely — free, with nothing to install.
- Your PDF and password stay on your device.
- Enter the password once; never type it again.
- Removes printing, copying and editing limits too.
- Text, links and quality stay exactly the same.
Unlocking runs entirely in your browser with JavaScript. Your password is never sent anywhere or saved.
How to remove a password from a PDF
Bank statements, payslips, tax forms and phone bills often arrive locked with a password. Unlock them once and keep a copy you can open, print or share without typing the password every time.
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Add your PDF
Drag the protected PDF onto the tool above, or tap Choose file to pick it from your computer or phone.
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Enter the password
Type the password you use to open the file. PDFs that only block printing or copying don't need one.
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Download the unlocked PDF
Click Unlock PDF. A copy without the password saves to your downloads folder, and the original stays untouched.
A safer way to unlock PDFs
Most online unlockers ask you to upload your file and type your password into their server. For bank statements and ID documents, that's a real risk. This tool does the same job without either leaving your device.
- Nothing uploaded
- The PDF is decrypted by your own browser. You can even switch off Wi-Fi after the page loads and it still works.
- Restrictions removed too
- Files that block printing, copying text or filling in forms come out with those limits removed.
- Nothing else changes
- The unlocked copy keeps the original text, images, links, bookmarks and fonts. It isn't re-scanned or compressed.
- Every common encryption
- Works with PDFs locked using 40-bit or 128-bit RC4, and 128-bit or 256-bit AES encryption.
Two kinds of PDF protection
PDFs can be protected in two different ways. The tool detects which one your file uses as soon as you add it.
| Protection | What you notice | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| Open password | The PDF asks for a password before it shows anything | The password, entered once |
| Permissions password | The PDF opens, but printing, copying or editing is blocked | Nothing — restrictions are removed straight away |
Unlock PDF questions
Is it free to remove a PDF password here?
Yes. It's completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit.
Do I need to know the password?
Yes, if the PDF asks for a password when you open it. The tool uses your password to save a copy that no longer asks for it. It doesn't guess or crack passwords. PDFs that open freely but block printing or copying can be unlocked without a password.
Is my PDF or password uploaded anywhere?
No. The file is unlocked inside your browser. Neither the PDF nor the password is sent to a server.
I forgot my PDF password. Can you recover it?
No. Ask the person or organisation that sent the file. Banks and phone companies usually explain their statement password format, such as part of your name plus your date of birth, in the email or on their website.
Will unlocking change my PDF?
No. Text, images, links, bookmarks and fonts stay the same. Only the password and restrictions are removed.
Is it legal to remove a PDF password?
Removing a password from your own documents, or files you have permission to use, is generally fine. Don't unlock files you aren't authorised to access or share.