Unlock PDF

Remove a password from a PDF you own — provided you know it. Runs privately in your browser.

How to use this tool

Drop the protected PDF.
Enter the password.
Click Unlock.
Download the unlocked PDF.

How it works

PDF-lib opens the document with your password and re-saves a copy without the encryption dictionary.

Tips

Use files you own or are authorized to modify.
Check the preview after unlock to confirm it opened correctly.

Limitations

Owner-password permissions (no print, no copy) may still apply depending on how the file was locked.

Frequently asked questions

Can this crack a PDF password?

No. Ethical tools only remove restrictions when you supply the correct password. We don't and can't bypass passwords you don't know.

What happens to my files?

Everything stays in the browser. No upload, no storage, no logs.

Why 'provided you know it'?

Because PDF encryption is designed to be strong. If you forgot the password, recovery isn't technically feasible.