Unlock PDF
Remove a known password or owner restrictions from a PDF โ entirely in your browser.
Drag & drop your PDF here, or click to choose. Your file and its password never leave your browser โ nothing is uploaded.
Unlock this PDF
Unlock PDF removes a password you already know, plus owner-only restrictions that block printing, copying or editing, and saves a clean, unrestricted copy. Everything runs locally in your browser using the same engine as our other PDF tools, so your confidential file and its password never leave your device โ unlike iLovePDF or Smallpdf, which upload your protected file to their servers. It is not a password cracker: it cannot break or guess an unknown password, so you must be authorised to open the file.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I remove a password from a PDF?
Drop your PDF in, and if it is password-protected a field appears. Type the password you already know, click Unlock & download, and you get a copy that opens with no password at all.
Is this PDF unlocker free and private?
Yes. It is completely free with no signup, and 100% private: the file is processed in your browser using JavaScript. Your PDF and its password are never uploaded to any server.
Can it remove restrictions on printing, copying or editing?
Yes. Some PDFs open without a password but block printing, copying or editing with owner-only permissions. This tool rebuilds the file into a fresh, unrestricted PDF so you can print, copy and edit it freely.
Can it crack or recover a password I do not know?
No. This is not a password cracker and it cannot guess, brute-force or recover an unknown password. You must already know the password, or the file must open without one. Only unlock PDFs you are authorised to access.
What is the difference versus iLovePDF or Smallpdf Unlock PDF?
Those tools upload your protected file to their servers to process it. Ours does the same job โ removing a known password and owner restrictions โ entirely in your browser, so your confidential document and its password stay on your device. No upload, no signup.
Will the unlocked PDF look the same?
Yes. Every page is copied into a new document, so the content, pages and layout are preserved; only the password and restrictions are removed.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. It runs in any modern mobile or desktop browser with no app to install, and the file never leaves your phone or computer.