Unlock PDF Online
Remove a known open password from a supported PDF and download an unlocked copy directly from your browser.
Browser-based decryption
For supported encryption types, your PDF and password are processed directly in your browser and do not need to be uploaded to a conversion server.
How to unlock a PDF
Select the protected PDF
Choose a password-protected PDF that you are authorized to access.
Enter the existing password
Enter the correct password that already opens the PDF.
Download the unlocked PDF
Remove the supported encryption and download a new PDF that no longer needs that open password.
Remove a known PDF password
This PDF unlock tool is for documents whose password you already know. It decrypts supported password-protected PDFs in your browser and creates an unlocked copy for download.
It is not a password-cracking or password-recovery tool. Some PDF encryption formats may not be supported, so compatibility can vary depending on how the original document was protected.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know the PDF password?
Yes. You must enter a valid user or owner password for the supported protected PDF.
Can this tool recover a forgotten password?
No. This tool does not guess, crack, recover, or bypass unknown passwords.
Which protected PDFs can be unlocked?
The current browser library supports AES-256 and legacy RC4 encrypted PDFs. AES-128 encryption is not currently supported.
Are my PDF and password uploaded to a server?
For supported PDFs, the file and password are processed directly in your browser and do not need to be uploaded to a conversion server.