Unlock PDF online for free
- Step 1: Upload the password-protected PDF you want to unlock.
- Step 2: Give us a moment to process the file. The unlock starts automatically.
- Step 3: Download the unlocked PDF. It will open without a password.
Remove the password from any PDF
Stop typing the same password again and again. Upload a locked document and we will create an unlocked copy you can open, print, or share. Tip: if the PDF is a scanned image, unlocking does not turn it into editable text. Use OCR afterward if you need search or copy.
Recover lost PDF passwords
If you no longer remember the open password, try the recovery option. It uses safe heuristics for common patterns and typos. Mini tip: try variations like a project name plus year or initials. If the file uses a long, truly random password, recovery may not succeed.
Free and without limits
Converter App is 100 percent free to use. No daily caps or waiting lines within fair use. Large files are welcome, and our video converters even accept uploads over 1 GB.
Protect PDFs with confidence
Need to add a password instead? Use our PDF lock tool to set a strong password and choose permissions such as printing or copying. Note: some signed PDFs can lose a valid signature status after changes. Keep the original locked copy if you must preserve signature validity.
More handy tools
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Your files stay private
Files are processed automatically and removed from our servers within minutes. Only you can access your download link during that time.