How to remove a password from a PDF
If a PDF you own keeps asking for a password every time you open it, you can remove that protection and save an unlocked copy. This guide shows how to do it in your browser in under a minute — the file and its password stay on your device the whole time.
Go straight to the Unlock PDF tool if you already know what to do.
Step-by-step
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Open the unlock tool
Go to the Unlock PDF tool. There is nothing to install and no account to create.
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Add the locked PDF
Drag the password-protected file onto the drop area, or click to browse your device.
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Enter the current password
Type the password you already use to open the file. It is used only in your browser to open the document — it is never sent anywhere.
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Download the unlocked copy
Press the unlock button, then download the new PDF. It opens without a password from now on.
Things worth knowing
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You need to know the password
This tool removes protection from files you can already open. It is not a password cracker and cannot bypass a password you do not know.
Your file stays private
Unlocking runs entirely in your browser. The PDF and its password are never uploaded to a server, which makes this safe for bank statements, payslips and other sensitive documents.
Common uses
Removing a password is handy before merging the PDF with other files, uploading it to a portal that rejects protected files, or archiving it so you are not locked out later.
Want protection back later?
You can always add a fresh password with the Protect PDF tool when you need to share the file securely again.