Unlock PDF — Remove a Password You Know
If you have a PDF whose password you know but typing it every time is tedious — or you need to pass it to a tool that cannot handle encrypted files — this removes the protection and saves an unlocked copy.
How to remove password in your browser
- 1Add the password-protected PDF.
- 2Enter the current password for the document.
- 3Click Remove Password to download an unencrypted copy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this open a PDF if I do not know the password?
No, and it is not designed to. You must supply the correct existing password — the tool removes protection from documents you already have access to, it does not break or guess encryption.
Why would I want to remove a password?
Usually convenience: so the file opens without a prompt every time, or so it can be fed into tools such as merging, compression, or printing workflows that cannot process encrypted PDFs.
Is my password sent anywhere?
No. Decryption happens entirely in your browser — neither the password nor the file is transmitted.