Remove PDF password
Enter the password of a PDF you can open and get an unlocked copy back, all in your browser.
Files are processed in your browser and never uploaded.
How to use Remove PDF password
Add your file
Drop your PDF file onto the upload area, or tap the area to choose it from your device.
Run it
Press Remove password, Don →. The button stays disabled until there is something to work on, and each file shows its own progress and result.
Save the result
Press Download unlocked PDF. Each finished file keeps a name based on the one you started with, so you can tell the versions apart.
What this tool does
Unlock a PDF you already have the password for
Enter the password, and you get back a copy of the same document that opens without one. It cannot break a password you do not know.
Standard or high quality output
Standard keeps the file close to its original size. High produces a larger file where fidelity matters more than storage.
Runs fully in your browser with no upload and no sign-up
The PDF is opened and rewritten in your browser, so a password-protected statement or contract is never uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the password to remove it?
Yes. This unlocks a PDF you can already open, so you must enter its correct password. It cannot crack or guess an unknown password.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Everything happens in your browser on your device, so the PDF and its password are never sent anywhere.
Will the unlocked PDF look the same?
It looks the same visually, but it is rebuilt by redrawing each page as an image, so the text is no longer selectable or searchable and the file may be larger. Choose High for sharper pages.
Why rebuild it as images?
Removing protection reliably in the browser, for any encryption type, is done by redrawing the decrypted pages into a fresh, unprotected PDF. It is the trade-off for keeping everything private and on your device.
Is it legal to remove a PDF password?
Only remove protection from documents you own or have permission to modify. This tool is for your own files, not for bypassing protection you are not entitled to.
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