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Unlock PDF Remove Password

Remove password protection from a PDF online for free. Quick unlock, no signup, processed in browser.

Drag a protected PDF here or click to browse

Select a password-protected PDF to unlock — processed in your browser

Processed entirely in your browser — never uploaded to a server. Files are deleted when you close this tab.

How to unlock a password-protected PDF

  1. 1

    Upload your PDF

    Drag your password-protected PDF into the upload zone or click to browse.

  2. 2

    Enter the password

    Type the current password for the document in the password field.

  3. 3

    Download the unlocked PDF

    Click 'Unlock PDF' and download your document without password protection.

Why use this tool

  • Remove password restrictions so the PDF opens freely on any device or in any reader.
  • Simple two-step process — upload and enter the password, nothing else required.
  • Entirely browser-side — your PDF and password stay on your device during the entire process.
  • Output is a standard unencrypted PDF with no loss of content or formatting.

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