Remove password protection and decryption locks permanently.
Removing password protection from a PDF has never been simpler. Whether you originally locked a document for secure sharing and now want to distribute it freely, or received a protected file and need to archive it without restrictions, the free Unlock PDF tool handles it instantly. This tool permanently strips the password and encryption layer from any PDF you own or have the password for. All decryption is performed completely locally in your web browser using WebAssembly. The password you enter and the file itself are never sent to our servers — they remain strictly on your device. Once unlocked, the new PDF can be opened, merged, split, or edited without requiring a password ever again.
Click "Select a protected PDF" and upload the encrypted file.
Enter the current correct password for the document in the password field.
Click "Unlock & Download". The browser instantly removes the password lock using your device.
Your unlocked, restriction-free PDF is downloaded automatically.
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