Unlock PDF
Remove the password from a protected PDF by entering it.
Your file stays on your device — nothing is sent to our servers.
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How it works
Enter the password the PDF was encrypted with. The file is decrypted and a new unlocked copy is generated. Both the input and the password stay in your browser — nothing is sent anywhere.
Common use cases
- Removing the password from a bank statement so you don't have to re-enter it every time you open it.
- Unlocking a PDF from an old admin dossier to be able to search inside it with your desktop search tool.
- Preparing a document for archival — many archive systems refuse encrypted PDFs.
Privacy
This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your PDF is never uploaded to our servers — the file stays on your device from start to finish.
FAQ
Do I need to know the password?
Yes — this tool decrypts a PDF using a password you already know. It cannot recover or brute-force a lost password.
Is my password sent to your server?
No. The decryption happens entirely in your browser using the @cantoo/pdf-lib library. Your password is never transmitted.