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Upload the protected PDF, enter the password you already have, download the unlocked file. Everything runs in your browser.
Drag & drop your protected PDF, or click Choose Files to browse.
Enter the current password — the one you already know and use to open the document.
Click Unlock and the protection is stripped instantly, right in your browser.
Download the unrestricted PDF free — and the file was never uploaded anywhere.
Built for speed, privacy and reliability — on any device.
Use the password you have to lift protection from your own files — the straightforward, legitimate case.
Printing, copying and editing limits are removed along with the password, restoring full access.
Unlocking happens on your device. The password you type and the file itself never reach a server.
Nothing to install and nothing to sign up for — the tool runs in any modern browser.
Unlock as many documents as you need at zero cost — no caps, on any device.
Yes — this tool requires the current password. It removes protection from documents you're authorized to open; it's not a password-cracking service.
Yes. The password and any usage restrictions (printing, copying, editing) are all removed, leaving a clean, unrestricted PDF.
Only for documents you're authorized to access — your own files, or ones you have permission to modify. Removing protection from someone else's protected document without authorization may violate law and agreements.
Yes. Run it through our Protect PDF tool to add a new password — that's the recommended pattern if you need to change protection rather than remove it.
The tool works in all modern browsers including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari and Opera. We recommend keeping your browser up to date for the best experience.
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