Unlock a PDF

Remove the password from a protected PDF, as long as you already know it.

Your files stay on your device.

Processed in seconds.

No limits, no sign-up.

Add a protected PDF file

Drag and drop your PDF file here

One file at a time

Click the button to remove the protection from your PDF.

No file is ever sent to our servers.

1
Add your PDF
Select the password-protected PDF file.
2
Enter the password
The file's current password — the one you were given or set yourself.
3
Unlock and download
Click the button and get your PDF back without protection.

Can this tool recover a forgotten password?

No. This tool removes a password you already know; it cannot recover or bypass one that's lost.

Is my file sent to a server?

No. Unlocking happens entirely in your browser: your PDF never leaves your device.

What happens if the password is wrong?

An error message appears and the file is not changed. Check what you typed and try again.

Can I add a password to a PDF on this site?

Yes, using our "Protect PDF" tool, available in the same section.

Protect, compress, merge, and much more.

Your files never leave your device.

Unlock your PDFs in just a few seconds.

Use all our PDF tools without creating an account.

Works on all your devices: PC, Mac, tablet, mobile.