A password made sense when you first protected a document, but re-entering it every time you open it eventually gets old. Unlock PDF removes the password from a file you have the right to access, once you've confirmed you no longer need it.
How to remove a PDF password
- Open Unlock PDF and upload your protected file.
- Enter the current password.
- Confirm you want to remove the protection.
- Download the unlocked PDF.
Before you unlock a file
- Only unlock files you have the legal right to access. This tool requires the existing password -- it doesn't bypass protection on documents that aren't yours.
- Keep a protected backup if there's any chance you'll want the password back later.
- Re-protect with a new password using Protect PDF if you're changing rather than removing the password entirely.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know the current password?
Yes -- this removes protection from a file you can already open, it doesn't crack or guess unknown passwords.
Is it legal to remove a password from a PDF?
Only remove protection from documents you own or have explicit permission to access -- removing protection from someone else's document without permission isn't appropriate use of this tool.
Will the content of the PDF change?
No -- only the password protection is removed, the content stays exactly the same.
Is my file uploaded to unlock it?
No -- unlocking happens entirely in your browser.
If it's your file and your password, it should be your call -- try Unlock PDF.