Unlock PDF
Remove the password from a PDF you own, so you can open, edit and print it freely.
or drop a PDF here
You need to know the password to open a protected file. This tool does not crack passwords. Only unlock files you own or have permission to edit. The unlocked file keeps the look of your pages, but text is converted to images and can no longer be selected.
Your files are processed in your browser and are never uploaded to any server.
Free Online PDF Unlocker – Remove a PDF Password
If you own a PDF but it keeps asking for a password, or it blocks printing and copying, our Free Online PDF Unlocker gives you a copy without those restrictions. Enter the password if the file requires one and download the unlocked version.
The work is done in your browser, so your document and password are never uploaded.
Key benefits
- Simple: enter the password and click one button.
- Removes restrictions: the unlocked copy can be opened, printed and edited freely.
- Private: no upload, no account.
- Free: no watermark and no limits.
How to use it in 3 easy steps
- Select your PDF: click the button or drop the file onto the page.
- Enter the password: only if the file asks for one when you open it.
- Unlock and download: click "Unlock PDF" and save the new file.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Can this tool crack a forgotten password?
No. You must know the password to open a protected file. The tool only removes protection from files you can already open.
Is it legal to unlock a PDF?
Only unlock files you own or have permission to modify.
Why is the text in the new file not selectable?
To remove the restrictions, each page is rebuilt as an image. It looks the same, but the text is no longer selectable.
Is my password sent to a server?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser.
Conclusion
Take back control of your own documents with the Free Online PDF Unlocker.