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Remove a PDF Password

Remove the password from a PDF you can open, and lift printing and copying limits. Free, works in your browser, and the file is never uploaded.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • Nothing is uploaded

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Key Features

  • Saves a copy without the password, after you type it once
  • Removes limits on printing, copying and changes
  • Works with AES and RC4 encrypted PDFs
  • The password and the file stay on your device
  • No sign-up and no watermark

How to Use

  1. 1Drop the protected PDF onto the box or choose it.
  2. 2Type its password if it asks for one.
  3. 3Click "Unlock PDF".
  4. 4The unlocked copy is saved to your downloads.

Your privacy

The PDF is decrypted inside your browser. Your file and its password are never uploaded.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can it unlock a PDF without the password?

No. If the file needs a password to open, you need to know it. Files that only block printing or copying can be unlocked without one.

Is unlocking legal?

Unlock only files that you own or have permission to change, such as your own statements and documents.

Is my PDF uploaded?

No. It is unlocked inside your browser and never leaves your device.