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Unlock PDF

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Remove the password from a PDF you own. Enter the password, download the unlocked version. Runs entirely in your browser — completely private.

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Drop a password-protected PDF here or click to browse

Leave blank if the PDF is restrictions-only (no open password)

Only use this on PDFs you own or are authorized to access.

How PDF unlocking works

When you provide the correct password, pdf-lib decrypts the PDF in memory and re-saves it without any encryption. The result is a standard, unrestricted PDF identical in content to the original.

What this tool cannot do

This tool cannot guess or brute-force an unknown password. You must know the password to remove it. Only use this on documents you own or are authorized to access.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I unlock a PDF?
Upload your password-protected PDF, enter the password, and click Unlock. A new, unrestricted PDF will be downloaded.
Can I unlock a PDF without the password?
No. This tool removes the password when you provide the correct one. It cannot break unknown passwords.
Is this legal?
Yes, if you own or have rights to the document. You should only remove passwords from PDFs you are authorized to access.

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