Remove PDF password
Know the password? Strip it and open the file freely.
Drop the password protected PDF
or click to choose (.pdf). Up to 25 MB per file.
Type the password the document opens with. Without it we cannot unlock the file.
This does not crack the password, it removes one you already know. Both the document and the password stay in your browser.
- Runs right in your browser
- Free, no sign-up
More about Remove PDF password
How to remove a password from a PDF
Upload the protected document, type the password it opens with and download the unprotected version. Handy when you open the file regularly and would rather not type the password every single time.
Frequently asked questions
Will it crack a password I do not know?
No. Without the right password the document cannot be decrypted and there is no shortcut. The tool only strips the protection once you supply the password.
Why does it report an error when I have the password?
PDFs distinguish between the password that opens the document and the password that allows edits. Unlocking needs the first one. If the file opens without asking and only edits are locked, enter the permissions password.
Does the document stay with me?
Yes. Unlocking runs in your browser, neither the file nor the password is sent anywhere.