Unlock PDF Files

Open protected PDFs with the correct password and save copies that open without it. Process one or more files locally in your browser. Completely free to use.

or drop PDF files here

Files are processed locally. Nothing is uploaded.

Save a PDF Copy Without Its Opening Password

When you can open a protected document and no longer need the password on your working copy, unlock it and save a separate file. Each source is handled independently, so several documents can keep their own names and download results.

How to Unlock PDF Files

Choose your PDFs

Choose your PDFs

Select one or more PDF files. Enter the correct password when prompted for a protected document.

Start processing

Start processing

Once the files are ready, click “Start processing” to save copies without the password protection.

Download the results

Download the results

Download a single unlocked PDF or a ZIP for multiple results. Individual downloads are also available in the result list.

Unlock PDF Files: practical uses and limits

Open a password-protected PDF with the correct password and save an unlocked copy through the supported workflow. This tool is not a password-recovery service. Store the output according to its contents.

Questions About Unlocking PDFs

Do I need the current PDF password?
If the document requires a password to open, you must enter the correct one. This tool does not recover or guess unknown passwords.
What happens if I enter the wrong password?
The file remains locked and the password prompt lets you try again. You can cancel to remove that file from the workspace.
Can I unlock several PDFs?
Yes. Add the documents and provide the required password for each protected file. Each completed result is a separate PDF.
Will the result still ask for the opening password?
The unlocked copy is saved to open without the password. The original PDF stays unchanged.
How are multiple results downloaded?
The main download saves a ZIP when more than one file is completed. You can also download each unlocked PDF from the result list.
Are files and passwords sent to a processing server?
No. Opening and unlocking take place in your browser. Files and the passwords entered for them are not uploaded for processing.
Is this PDF tool completely free?
Yes. Processing and downloading results are completely free. Keep an original copy for future work.

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