Unlock a PDF — Remove Password Free

Remove the password from a PDF you can open, so it opens without one. Free, and entirely in your browser.

Have a PDF that asks for a password every time you open it, or that blocks printing and copying? Remove the protection and get a copy that just opens. Everything runs in your browser — neither your file nor your password is sent to any server.

Who uses the unlock tool

A PDF whose password you know but are tired of typing on every open.
A document that opens without a password but won't let you print, copy, or edit it.
Keeping an archive copy that won't need a password to open later.

Unlock a PDF in 3 steps

1. Upload your protected PDF.
2. Enter the password (leave it blank if the file only restricts printing or editing).
3. Download the unlocked copy.

Frequently asked questions

Can I unlock a file when I don't know the password?

No. This tool removes protection from a PDF you can already open — it is not a password cracker or guesser.

What if the file only blocks printing, with no open password?

Leave the password field blank and press Unlock — the permission restrictions (printing, copying, editing) are removed and you get an unrestricted file.

Does my password or file reach you?

No — the protection is removed locally in your browser; neither the file nor the password is sent to any server.

Is it free?

Yes, completely free, with no watermark and no sign-up.

Read the full step-by-step guide