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Unlock PDF
Remove a password you already know so the file opens without prompts.
Read the step-by-step guide →Use Unlock PDF for everyday work
This page is built for the practical version of the task: choose your file, adjust the options, and download the result. No desktop install is required, and basic use does not require an account.
Simple by design
- No sign-up needed for basic use
- Files deleted automatically within 2 hours
- Clear file-size and daily limits
- Works in modern mobile and desktop browsers
About this tool
Unlock removes a password you already know, so the PDF opens without a prompt and can be merged, compressed or archived with other tools.
You must supply the current password. The result is a new, unencrypted document rebuilt page by page, which avoids the damaged files that some unlockers produce.
How it works
- Upload the password-protected PDF.
- Enter the password you already have.
- Download the unlocked PDF.
Frequently asked questions
What if I do not know the password?
Then this tool cannot help — we do not crack or brute-force passwords.
Does unlocking change the pages?
Pages are copied into a fresh document, so content, annotations and page size are unchanged.
Is it legal to remove a password?
Only remove protection from documents you own or are authorised to modify.