Unlock PDF
Remove the password from your own PDF by supplying the current one. The file is processed in your browser and the password stays local.
The Unlock PDF tool removes password protection from documents you own, by providing the current password. Processing happens in your browser.
You enter the document's current password and the tool loads it with pdf-lib, saving an unencrypted copy. The content remains intact.
The whole process is local, without sending the file or password to any server. Your data stays on your device.
Use only on documents you own or are authorized to access. The tool does not crack passwords; it requires the correct password to work.
When to use it
- Removing the password from your own PDF to ease internal sharing.
- Unlocking a document received from a partner when you know the password.
Limitations
- The correct password is required; the tool does not brute-force or recover lost passwords.
- It should not be used to access documents without authorization.
Step by step
- Select the protected PDF.
- Enter the document's current password.
- Click Remove password and download the unlocked version.
Frequently asked questions
Does the tool crack passwords?
No. It requires the correct password to remove protection. Lost passwords cannot be recovered here.
Is my file or password sent to any server?
No. Processing happens entirely in your browser.
Is the document content changed?
No. Only encryption is removed; text, images and pages stay intact.