Unlock PDF Online – Remove PDF Password Free
Remove password protection and restrictions from a PDF using the correct password.
Preview
Preview will be available after you upload the PDF
How to Use
- Upload the locked PDF.
- Enter the password when prompted.
- Click Unlock.
- Download the unlocked file.
Common Use Cases
- Removing editing restrictions from a PDF you own
- Unlocking a password-protected PDF for annotation
- Removing print restrictions before printing a document
- Decrypting a PDF for conversion to another format
- Unlocking a PDF received from a colleague who set restrictions
- Removing owner password restrictions for editing
- Preparing a locked PDF for merging with other documents
- Decrypting an archived PDF for text extraction
Helpful Information
User password vs owner password
A user password is required to open the file — without it, the PDF cannot be read at all. An owner password restricts actions like printing, copying, and editing but does not prevent opening. This tool can handle both types.
What you need
You must know the correct password to unlock the PDF. This tool does not attempt to crack or bypass passwords — it performs legitimate decryption when you provide the authorization. The decryption happens entirely in your browser.
Encryption support
The tool supports RC4, AES-128, and AES-256 encryption methods, which covers the vast majority of password-protected PDFs you will encounter. After unlocking, the output is a standard unprotected PDF that can be opened, edited, and shared freely.