Unlock PDF — Remove Password Online for Free
Unlock PDF – Remove PDF Password Free Online
Have a PDF that's password-protected and you want to remove the restriction permanently? Enter the password once, and this tool strips the protection so you can open, print, and share the document freely. No software needed — works directly in your browser.
How it works
Upload the protected PDF
Choose the PDF and enter the password you already have.
Remove protection
The file is opened with the password and saved as an unlocked copy.
Download the unlocked PDF
Use the unlocked file for merging, splitting, signing, printing, or conversion.
Frequently asked questions
About Unlock PDF
Unlock PDF removes password protection from a file when you already know the password. This is useful when you need to merge, split, print, sign, compress, or upload a PDF to a system that cannot handle protected files. Only unlock documents you own or have permission to use. A password-protected PDF often contains private information, so treat the unlocked copy carefully. Once a PDF is unlocked, anyone with that new file may be able to open it without the original password. A common workflow is: unlock the source file, perform the edit or merge, then protect the final PDF again if it still needs privacy.
Updated June 2026: Added guidance for removing passwords from files you own, downstream editing, merging, printing, and safe handling of unlocked copies.