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Unlock PDF — remove password

Remove the password from a PDF you can already open. We never receive the password — runs locally.

Process: application/pdf

Process ≤ 50.0 MB

About this tool

Remove the password from a PDF you can already open. We never receive the password — runs locally.

All processing happens in your browser. Your PDF never uploads to our servers. No account required, no usage limits.

Frequently asked questions

Is this unlock tool free?

Yes, completely free with no usage limits.

Can it remove the password without knowing it?

No. You must know the password — we use it to decrypt the PDF locally. We are not a "crack" tool.

Does the password leave my browser?

Never. The password is used by PDF.js inside your browser to decrypt, then we re-save without encryption. No network call involved.

Will the resulting PDF look identical?

Yes. The visible content is unchanged. Only the encryption layer is removed.

Does it work offline?

Yes, after the first visit.