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PDF Unlock

Remove password protection from any PDF — works completely in your browser, no upload required.

Drop your PDF here or click to browse

Upload a password-protected PDF to unlock

Your files never leave your browser. All processing is performed client-side using JavaScript — zero server communication, zero data collection.

Common Use Cases for PDF Unlock

Forgotten Passwords: Unlock your own PDFs when you've forgotten the password — remove protection and save an accessible copy.
Archived Documents: Access old password-protected PDFs from archives where the original password may be lost or unavailable.
Print Restricted PDFs: Remove permission restrictions on PDFs you own to enable printing, copying, or editing.
Merge Protected Files: Unlock PDFs before merging, splitting, or combining them with other document tools.
Accessibility Conversion: Remove password barriers so documents can be converted to accessible formats for screen readers.
Document Migration: Unlock password-protected PDFs when migrating to a new document management system.

Drag-and-drop or click to select the password-protected PDF you want to unlock.

Type the PDF password. The tool verifies it and removes the encryption.

Click unlock to remove protection and download the unencrypted PDF instantly.