Unlock PDF

Remove a known password and restrictions from your PDF. On-device.

NewPDF Editor: change the text in a PDF, write and draw on it

Drop a PDF here or click to select

Your file never leaves your device · No signup · No daily limit

Up to 100 MB per file

How it works

Drop the locked PDF.
Enter its password. Or leave the field empty if the file only has restrictions (no-print / no-copy) rather than an open password.
Click Unlock to strip the password and all restrictions.
Download the unlocked PDF, which opens freely from now on.

What people use it for

Removing the password from your own bank statement or payslip so it opens without typing the code every time.
Lifting print or copy restrictions from a document you have the rights to.
Preparing a password-protected file for archiving in a system that cannot handle encrypted PDFs.

Good to know

This removes a password you already know (or restriction-only protection). It does not crack unknown passwords, by design.
Only unlock documents you own or are authorized to modify.

Frequently asked questions

Can it remove a password I don't know?

No. If the PDF needs a password to open, you must supply it. Restriction-only PDFs (which open fine but block printing or copying) usually unlock without any password.

Why is entering my password here safe?

Because it never leaves your device: decryption runs in your browser through the qpdf WebAssembly engine, with no server involved. You can verify in your browser's network tab that nothing is transmitted.

Does unlocking change the document's content?

No. Pages, text, and images are untouched. Only the encryption layer and usage restrictions are removed.

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