Unlock PDF Online — Remove PDF Password Instantly
Remove password protection and security restrictions from encrypted PDF documents in seconds.
Enter Document Password
Type the user or owner password to decrypt the PDF and remove all restrictions.
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Open directly in another tool without downloading or re-uploading:
How to Use Unlock PDF
Upload Protected PDF
Choose the locked PDF file from your device.
Enter Password
Type the document password to authorize in-browser decryption.
Download Unlocked PDF
Download a clean, unencrypted PDF copy that opens anywhere without prompting.
Remove a PDF password you already know
Enter the current password to save an unlocked copy that opens without prompts. It is handy for files you use often.
Decryption is local, so neither your password nor your file leaves the device. Only use this on documents you are authorised to open.
Common uses for Unlock PDF
- Stop retyping a password on files you own
- Prepare a document for merging or editing
- Archive an unprotected copy
- Open protected files in tools that do not support passwords
Frequently Asked Questions about Unlock PDF
Are my passwords uploaded to a server?
Never. Decryption is performed entirely inside your web browser via the Web Crypto API.
What encryption types are supported?
PDFora supports both modern AES-256 (PDF 2.0) and standard RC4 128-bit encrypted documents.