How it works
This tool opens your PDF using its password to decrypt every page, then rebuilds a brand-new file with no password or encryption attached. The whole process happens in JavaScript inside your browser tab.
- Choose or drag in the PDF you want to unlock.
- Enter its current password. Leave it blank if the file only restricts printing or editing.
- Click "Remove password" and wait a few seconds while each page is processed.
- Download the unlocked PDF — no signup, no email, no file left on any server.
Why remove a PDF password
Password-protected PDFs are useful for sending sensitive files, but they get inconvenient once you no longer need the protection — for archiving, sharing internally, combining with other documents, or printing without re-typing a password every time. This tool strips that protection from files you're already authorized to open.
Privacy and security
Because everything runs client-side, your file and its password are never sent over the network. Closing the tab clears everything from memory. This makes it suitable for confidential documents where uploading to a third-party server isn't acceptable.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to remove a PDF password with this tool?
Yes. The PDF is decrypted and rebuilt entirely inside your browser. The file is never uploaded to a server, so no one else ever has access to it.
Do I need to know the PDF's password?
Yes, you need the correct password to open the file. This tool removes protection from a PDF you're already authorized to open — it does not crack or guess unknown passwords.
Is this tool free?
Yes, it's completely free with no account or signup required.
Will the unlocked PDF still have selectable text?
The unlocked PDF keeps the exact visual layout of every page, but text is rendered as an image rather than selectable text, since the tool works entirely in-browser without a server.