Unlock PDF Free Online: Remove PDF Password
Remove password restrictions from a PDF. Drops owner passwords with timing that varies by browser and device and unlocks open passwords when you know them.
Remove restrictive PDF passwords you received from a vendor, employer, or legal system. Owner-password protection (no print, no copy, no edit) is dropped with timing that varies by browser and device. If the PDF requires a password to open, enter it and we produce an unlocked copy. Supported media processing runs locally in your browser for privacy.
How to Use It
- Upload your PDF and wait for the local preview to load.
- Adjust the settings: Adjust the available settings and run the tool locally in your browser.
- Download the result: Download the processed file directly to your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between owner and open passwords?
An owner password restricts printing, copying, and editing while letting anyone read the PDF. An open password blocks the PDF from being viewed at all unless you enter it. Unlock PDF removes owner restrictions automatically; open passwords must be supplied.
Is this legal?
Only use this on PDFs you own or are authorized to modify. Removing protection from documents you do not have rights to may violate copyright or terms of service.
Does unlocking degrade the PDF quality?
No for owner-password PDFs. Content is preserved byte-exact. Open-password PDFs are re-rendered from decrypted pages and aim to preserve the rendered appearance.
Is my PDF or password sent to a server?
No. All decryption happens in your browser using pdf-lib and pdfjs-dist. Your file and password never leave the device.