Every kind
AES-256, AES-128 and RC4 files open with their password.
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Remove passwords from PDFs you can open.
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How to unlock a PDF
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Drop one or more protected PDFs, or select them.
Unlock PDF options
Permissions only
A file that opens without a password but limits printing or copying is unlocked without asking.
Many files
Each file asks for its own password on its card. A wrong one keeps its card, the others go on.
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Any characters
Passwords with accents and other scripts work, also when they were typed in a different form.
Nothing else changes
Pages, text, links, bookmarks and form fields stay as they were.
Not kept
The password is used once and then forgotten. It is never saved, not even in this browser.
Frequently asked questions
How do I remove a password from a PDF?
Drop your PDF and type its password on the card. Select Unlock, then Download.
Can you open a PDF without its password?
Only when it has no open password and only limits printing, copying or editing. A file that asks for a password needs it.
Are my files or passwords uploaded?
No. The files are unlocked in your browser and never leave your device. The password is not sent or stored anywhere.
Is it free?
Yes. No account, no usage limits and no watermark.
Technical details
Processing
qpdf 12.4.2, compiled to WebAssembly, opens each file in a background worker in your browser and writes it without encryption.
What stays
A file you did not change on the desk keeps every object. A file whose pages you moved, turned or removed is written again.
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Limits
A digital signature is no longer valid after unlocking.