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PDF Security Tool

PDF Unlocker

Remove password protection from PDF files when you know the password. Get an unlocked copy for printing, editing, or sharing — all in your browser.

Password Required Unlocked Copy 100% Private Always Free
Unlock Your PDF
Drop your protected PDF here
Drag & drop or click to browse · PDF only · Max 20 MB
Choose File
PDF
Your PDF and password never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser.
Important Note
For Legitimate Access Only
Use this tool only when you own the file or have permission to unlock it.
Full Unlock
Removes all restrictions including printing, editing, and copying.
Private Processing
Your file is processed locally — never uploaded to any server.
How to Use
1
Upload PDF
Select your password-protected PDF file
2
Enter Password
Type the current PDF password
3
Unlock
Click Unlock and download the unlocked copy
Password Requirements
Valid Password
You must have the correct PDF password
Owner vs User Password
Either password works for unlocking
Max File Size
Up to 20 MB per file
Why Unlock Your PDF?
Edit Content
Make changes to locked documents
Print Freely
Remove printing restrictions
Copy Text
Extract content from protected PDFs
Extract Pages
Split or merge unlocked PDFs
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the password to unlock a PDF?
Yes. This tool is for unlocking PDFs when you already know the current password. It cannot crack or recover forgotten passwords.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens entirely in your browser using pdf-lib. Your file and password never leave your device.
What if I forgot the password?
This tool cannot unlock a PDF if the correct password is not available. It is designed for legitimate unlocking only.
Does this remove all restrictions?
Yes. The unlocked PDF will have no restrictions for printing, copying text, editing, or extracting pages.
What PDF versions are supported?
All standard PDF versions with standard password encryption are supported.
Is there a file size limit?
Maximum 20 MB per file. Most PDFs are well within this limit.
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