Unlock PDF Online Free
Remove password protection from your PDF files. You need to know the password to unlock.
How to unlock a PDF
- Upload your password-protected PDF file
- Enter the PDF password
- Click "Unlock PDF" to remove protection
- Download your unlocked PDF
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to know the password?▼
Yes, you must know the correct password to unlock the PDF. This tool removes protection from documents you have authorized access to - it cannot crack or bypass unknown passwords.
What types of protection can be removed?▼
This tool removes user password protection that prevents opening the PDF. If you can open the PDF but cannot edit or print, the PDF has permissions restrictions which may also be removed.
Is unlocking PDFs legal?▼
Unlocking PDFs you own or have permission to access is completely legal. This tool is designed for legitimate purposes like recovering access to your own documents or preparing files for editing.
Can I add password protection after unlocking?▼
Yes! After unlocking your PDF, you can use our Protect PDF tool to add new password protection with a different password if needed.
Password required
You need to know the correct password to unlock the PDF. This tool cannot crack or bypass password protection.
Your files are secure
All processing happens in your browser. Your files and passwords are never uploaded to any server.
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