Security
Unlock PDF Online for Free
Remove a password from a PDF — no upload, no signup, up to 100 MB.
Your file never leaves your deviceDrag & drop your PDF here
or Max 100 MB · Free · Processed entirely in your browserHow to Unlock a PDF
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Upload your PDF Drag & drop or browse your password-protected PDF.
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Enter the password Type the file's opening or permissions password.
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Download Save your unlocked PDF instantly.
Get back into your own file
- Private by designYour PDF and password are checked on your device and never uploaded.
- InstantNo upload queue — your browser does the work locally.
- Free, no signupNo account, no credit card, no trial that expires.
- AES-256 & RC4 supportWorks on PDF 2.0's modern AES-256 encryption and older RC4-protected files alike.
- Either password worksThe file's opening password or its owner (permissions) password both unlock it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it free?
Yes. No signup required.
Is my file safe?
Yes — your PDF and password are processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded.
Do I need to know the exact password?
Yes. This removes protection from a PDF you already have the password for — it does not crack, guess, or recover a forgotten password.
What encryption does this support?
Both AES-256 (the PDF 2.0 standard) and RC4 (the older, legacy standard) are supported and detected automatically.
Can I use the owner password instead of the opening password?
Yes. Either the user password (required to open the file) or the owner password (required to change permissions) will unlock it.
I forgot my password — can this recover it?
No. We never see or store your password, and there's no way to recover or guess a forgotten one. You'll need the original password.
Max file size?
100 MB.