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Remove password protection from your PDF documents in seconds. Create a new, unlocked version of your file that you can view, edit, and print without limits.

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Remove Passwords

Instantly strip security restrictions from your files so you can copy, edit, and print them.

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Perfect for Every Need

Business Reports

Unlock restricted corporate reports to copy key data for your own presentations or to enable editing for collaborative projects.

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Remove printing restrictions from secured documents so you can finally get physical copies or share unprotected versions with others.

Academic Research

Unlock published research papers that prevent you from highlighting text or using citation software while organizing your thesis bibliography.

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How to Remove PDF Passwords

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about unlocking PDFs

Upload your password-protected PDF, enter the correct password to verify ownership, and click "Unlock PDF".

Yes, the tool creates a new copy of your PDF file that is completely free of any password protection.

No. All processing happens locally in your browser. We never see, store, or transmit your files or passwords.

Yes, you can upload and unlock multiple password-protected files in a single batch.