Unlock PDF Online
Remove passwords and strict permissions from PDFs instantly. Fast, free, and completely secure.
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Remove passwords and restrictions from your PDF files instantly.
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How to Remove Password from PDF
Upload Secured PDF
Drag and drop your password-protected PDF into the upload area above.
Enter Password
If the file has an open password, type it into the input field to prove authorization.
Unlock & Download
Click "Unlock PDF" or "Remove Restrictions". The tool will instantly generate an unsecured copy for you to download.
What Is a Password-Protected PDF?
PDF documents use encryption to protect sensitive data. There are generally two types of PDF passwords you will encounter:
- Open Password (User Password): This completely encrypts the contents of the document. You cannot view the pages, text, or images at all unless you provide the correct password first.
- Permission Password (Master Password): The document can be opened and read without a password, but specific actions are restricted. For instance, the creator may disable printing, copying text, or editing the file.
Our free tool can handle both scenarios. If it's an open password, you must provide it once so we can decrypt it and save a permanently unlocked version. If it only has permission restrictions, our tool strips those away instantly.
Is It Legal to Unlock PDF?
Yes, removing a password from a PDF is completely legal as long as you have the right to access the document.
Common valid scenarios include:
- You forgot the password to an old invoice or bank statement that belongs to you.
- A colleague sent you a protected file and gave you the password, but entering it every time is annoying.
- You need to print a document that has arbitrary printing restrictions enabled.
* Note: You should not use this tool to bypass protection on copyright-restricted documents or sensitive files you are not authorized to access.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to unlock PDF?
Upload your secured PDF file. If it has an open password, enter the correct password when prompted. Then, click 'Unlock PDF' to permanently remove all passwords and restrictions.
How to remove password from PDF?
Simply upload the password-protected PDF to our tool, provide the correct password once, and download the new unlocked version. The password will be completely removed from the new file.
Is it safe to unlock PDF online?
Yes, our tool is 100% safe because it processes everything locally in your browser. Your sensitive PDF files and passwords are never uploaded to any servers.
Does this tool upload my file?
No. All unlocking and decryption happens entirely within your device's web browser using JavaScript. We have no access to your files.
What if I forgot my PDF password?
This tool is an unlocker for files you know the password to, not a password cracker. You must know the original open password to decrypt and permanently unlock the PDF.
Can I remove printing restrictions?
Yes! If a PDF only has a permissions password (restricting printing, copying, or editing) but not an open password, our tool can instantly strip those restrictions for free.
Does unlocking reduce quality?
No, removing a password only changes the encryption layer of the PDF. The quality, resolution, formatting, and content remain exactly the same.
Is this PDF unlocker free?
Yes, Everytool's PDF unlock tool is completely free to use with no hidden fees, page limits, or watermarks.
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