Unlock PDF
Remove the password from a protected PDF file — you need to know the current password.
How it works
Upload PDF
Select a password-protected PDF file.
Enter the password
Enter the file's current password.
Download
The unlocked PDF downloads automatically.
Benefits
Good to know about this tool
Removes the password protection from a PDF file, provided the correct current password is known.
So password protection you no longer need can be conveniently removed again.
- Remove password protection after internal approval
- Reset your own internal password once it's known again
- Unlock PDFs for further processing
- Only unlock your own or authorized documents
- Don't redistribute the unlocked file unprotected if it's confidential
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I don't know the password?
Then the file cannot be unlocked — this tool does not bypass password protection.
Are my files stored?
No, all files are automatically deleted after processing.
Does this also work with editing restrictions?
Yes, both open passwords and permission passwords are removed.
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