Unlock / Decrypt PDF
Remove the PDF password (you must know the password).
About PDF Unlock Tool
Remove password protection from your PDF documents. This tool decrypts PDF files that require a password to open, creating an unlocked version that can be accessed without authentication.
Important: You must know the current password to unlock the PDF. This tool cannot recover lost or forgotten passwords.
Our tool ensures privacy — your uploaded files are deleted automatically after processing.
How to Remove PDF Password Protection
Upload PDF
Drag & drop your password-protected PDF file or select it from device
Enter Password
Provide the correct PDF password to verify document ownership
Unlock PDF
Click "Unlock PDF" - decryption happens instantly with security verification
Download
Get your unlocked PDF file ready for editing, printing, and sharing
Why Unlock PDF Files Online?
Secure Unlocking
Remove password protection while maintaining document security
Edit Restrictions
Remove editing restrictions to modify and update PDF content
Print Permissions
Enable printing capabilities for previously restricted documents
Copy Text
Allow text copying and selection from previously locked PDFs
Instant Decryption
Unlock PDF files in seconds, no software installation needed
Secure Processing
Your PDF files are protected and automatically deleted after unlocking
Perfect For Unlocking PDF Files
Personal Documents
Unlock your own PDFs when you need to edit, print, or copy content from protected files.
Business Documents
Unlock business PDFs to update contracts, modify reports, or share with team members.
Academic Work
Unlock research papers, theses, and academic documents for editing and publication.
Shared Documents
Unlock PDFs received from others when you have permission to edit or print them.
Archival Documents
Unlock old PDFs where passwords have been forgotten but you have legal access rights.
Legal Documents
Unlock legal PDFs for editing, updating, or preparing for court submissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF unlocking free?
Yes! Unlock unlimited PDF files completely free when you know the password. No registration or fees.
Do I need the password to unlock?
Yes. You must know the password to unlock PDFs. We only unlock documents you legally own.
Will quality be affected?
No quality loss. Unlocked PDFs maintain original formatting, images, and text quality.
What encryption types are supported?
We support all standard PDF encryption including 40-bit, 128-bit, and 256-bit AES encryption.
Are my PDFs secure during unlocking?
Absolutely. PDFs are processed securely with SSL encryption and automatically deleted after unlocking.
Can I remove restrictions without password?
No. You must provide the password. We don't support unauthorized PDF decryption.