Unlock PDF — Remove Password Protection Free
Enter your known password to remove protection from your PDF and save an open, unrestricted copy. 100% local and private.
Select or Drag a Protected PDF
Remove password restrictions from PDFs you own. Local conversion guaranteed.
How It Works & Privacy
This tool operates 100% locally in your browser. Your password and file are never sent to any server.
How to Remove a Password from a PDF Online for Free
Upload your protected PDF, enter the password you set when protecting it, and click "Remove Password". A new, unrestricted copy of your document will be generated and downloaded instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this tool crack or bypass PDF passwords?
No. This tool only removes protection from PDFs when you provide the correct, known password. It cannot crack or brute-force passwords. You must already know the password to use this tool.
What if my PDF has no open password but is restricted?
Leave the password field blank and click "Remove Password". The tool will attempt to strip permission restrictions from PDFs that open without a password but block printing or copying.