Unlock PDF
Unlock PDF files you own so you stop typing the password every time you open them. Enter the password once and download an unprotected copy.
How to unlock PDF
Drop the protected PDF into the box.
Enter the open password, if the file has one.
Run it and download the unlocked PDF.
Remove a password from a PDF you own
Bank statements and payslips often arrive locked with a password you already know. Unlocking removes the encryption, so the file opens without asking.
You need the open password. Files that only restrict printing or copying unlock without one. The remove password guide covers both cases.
What unlocking does not do
This tool does not crack or guess passwords. If you do not know the open password, it cannot open the file. Only unlock documents you own or have permission to change.
Need to lock it again later with a password of your own? Use Protect PDF.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I remove a password from a PDF?
Drop the PDF here, type the password and run it. You download a copy that opens without a password.
Can I unlock a PDF without the password?
Only if the file restricts printing or copying and has no open password. If it needs a password to open, you must enter it. PDFDEN does not crack passwords.
Can I remove print and copy restrictions?
Yes, on files you have the right to change. Restriction-only files unlock without a password.
Is it safe to unlock a PDF here?
The file and password are handled in your browser and never uploaded.