Unlock PDF
Remove password protection from PDFs to access your documents freely.
About About the PDF Unlocker Tool
About the PDF Unlocker Tool
Our free PDF Unlocker lets you remove password protection from PDF documents quickly and securely. Whether you've forgotten the password to your own document or received a protected file you need to access, this tool removes the password restriction so you can view, edit, and share the PDF freely. Unlike online services that require uploading your files to a server, our tool processes everything entirely in your browser using PDF.js and jsPDF — your sensitive documents never leave your device.
Password-protected PDFs use encryption to prevent unauthorized access. When you provide the correct password, our tool decrypts the PDF content and creates a new unprotected version. This is useful for unlocking owner-level passwords that restrict printing or editing, as well as user-level passwords that prevent the document from being opened at all. The tool supports standard PDF encryption algorithms and works with most password-protected PDFs.
All processing is 100% client-side, meaning no file uploads and no privacy concerns. Your confidential documents remain on your computer throughout the entire unlocking process.
How to Unlock a PDF
- Upload — Click the upload area or drag and drop your password-protected PDF file.
- Enter Password — Type the password in the input field. The tool will verify the password against the PDF's encryption.
- Unlock — Click "Unlock & Download" to decrypt the PDF. The tool creates a new unprotected version.
- Download — Save the unlocked PDF to your device. You can now open, edit, and share it without restrictions.
Who Needs PDF Unlocking
- Forgotten Passwords — Recover access to your own documents when you've forgotten the password you set.
- Received Protected Files — Open PDFs sent by colleagues or clients that have password protection enabled.
- Remove Editing Restrictions — Unlock PDFs that have owner-level restrictions preventing printing, copying, or editing.
- Archive Management — Remove passwords from archived documents so they remain accessible for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
This tool requires the correct password to unlock a PDF. It cannot bypass or crack passwords — it only decrypts documents when the correct password is provided. This ensures the tool cannot be used for unauthorized access.
Yes, entirely safe. All processing happens in your browser using client-side JavaScript libraries. Your PDF never leaves your computer — no files are uploaded to any server.
The tool supports both user passwords (required to open the document) and owner passwords (restrict printing, editing, copying). Both types are handled using standard PDF decryption algorithms.
No, unlocking simply removes the password encryption. All content, formatting, images, and pages remain exactly as they were in the original protected document.
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