Remove a password from a PDF
Unlock a PDF you already have permission to open.
If you already know a PDF’s password and are tired of typing it in every time, Remove Password decrypts it for you — the output opens instantly, no password required, in any PDF reader.
Only unlock or edit PDFs you own or have permission to modify.
How to remove password (unlock pdf)
- Drop your password-protected PDF into the upload area — maximum 50 MB.
- Enter the current password.
- Click "Remove password" and download the unlocked file.
Common use cases
- Remove a password from your own document once it no longer needs to be locked.
- Unlock a PDF a colleague sent you, with their permission, for easier internal sharing.
- Simplify a workflow where you no longer need per-file passwords.
Privacy and safety
Files are processed over HTTPS and deleted from our servers after 1 hour — the same retention policy as every other tool on this site. We never open, read, or share the contents of your files beyond what is needed to run this operation.
Frequently asked questions
What if I enter the wrong password?+
You’ll get a specific "Incorrect password" error, and the attempt does not count against your daily limit.
Do I need an account?+
No — this tool is available to guests, same as the rest of the free tier.
Is it legal to remove a PDF’s password?+
Only unlock or edit PDFs you own or have explicit permission to modify — this tool is for documents you’re authorized to access.
What happens to my file (and password) afterward?+
Your file is deleted after 1 hour. Your password is used only to decrypt the file and is never stored.
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