Remove passwords and security restrictions from your PDF.
Password-protected PDFs are essential for security, but they can be a major inconvenience. Have you ever received a document from a colleague, bank, or utility company that required a password just to print? Or maybe you have an old file you protected years ago, and typing the password every single time you open it has become a hassle. Our Unlock PDF Tool gives you the freedom to remove these restrictions instantly.
This tool is designed to create a new, unencrypted version of your PDF file. If you know the password, simply enter it once, and we will strip the security layer, allowing you to save the file without a lock.
Removing security from a PDF is often necessary for productivity and archival purposes:
The process is simple, secure, and fast. Note that for "User Passwords" (files that won't open at all without a code), you must know the correct password to unlock it.
Drag and drop your secured document into the pink upload box. We support files with both 128-bit and 256-bit AES encryption.
If the file prompts for a password to open, type it into the password field. If the file opens fine but restricts printing (Owner Password), you can often leave the field blank, and our tool will attempt to bypass the restriction automatically.
Click "Unlock PDF". Our server will decrypt the file contents and generate a fresh copy. Download your new PDF, which will now open instantly without any prompts.
It is important to understand the two types of security used in PDFs:
This locks the file completely. You cannot see the contents without the password. To remove this, you must provide the correct password. No online tool can legally or ethically "hack" this password for you.
This allows you to open the file but blocks specific actions like printing, editing, or copying text. Our tool can often remove this type of restriction instantly, sometimes without even needing the password.
If the file has a "User Password" (prevents opening), we cannot remove it unless you know the password. Brute-forcing passwords is not a service we provide. However, if it's an "Owner Password" (prevents printing), we can often remove it.
Yes, as long as you have the right to access the file. For example, unlocking your own bank statements or a contract you signed is perfectly legal for personal archiving.
No. Unlocking only changes the file header and encryption wrapper. The text, images, and formatting inside remain exactly the same.
Stop typing passwords. Upload your PDF and set it free today!
