Unlock PDF Online
Remove PDF password protection when you know the correct password.
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What to know before using Unlock PDF
Unlock a PDF online for free when you know its password. Remove password protection and download an unlocked copy in your browser.
- ✓You must know the correct PDF password
- ✓Use only documents you are authorised to access
- ✓The result downloads as a new file
- ✓Password-protected PDFs are supported when you enter the correct password
Use Unlock PDF in three simple steps
No installation and no complicated setup.
Choose your PDF
Select the file you want to work with from your phone, tablet or computer.
Choose your settings
Use the clear on-page controls to prepare the result you need.
Download the result
Process the file and save the finished copy directly to your device.
Remove a known password
Create an easier-to-open copy of a PDF you are authorised to use.
Useful for your own archived files
Unlock documents you previously protected when password entry is no longer needed.
Unlock PDF questions
Can this find or crack a password I do not know?
No. You must enter the correct existing password.
Can I use it on someone else’s protected document?
Use the tool only when you are authorised to access and modify the document.
Will my protected original stay unchanged?
Yes. The unlocked PDF is downloaded separately.
Why might a protected PDF fail to open?
Some PDFs use uncommon protection methods or browser features that may not be supported.
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