PDF SECURITY
Remove a PDF password
Use the correct password to make an unprotected PDF in your browser.
Click or drag and drop
PDF files only
Your PDF is processed in this browser. It is not uploaded to Web Toolarium servers.
This tool does not crack, guess, or bypass PDF passwords.
Enter the PDF's correct password to save a copy that opens without a password.
About PDF password removal
Load a PDF whose correct password you know and create a copy that opens without asking for it again. This can help with your own PDFs or documents that no longer need password protection.
The selected PDF is read in your browser and is not sent to or stored on Web Toolarium servers. Processing time may vary depending on the library download and your browser.
When this tool can help
- Your own protected PDF: create an unprotected copy with its correct password.
- Frequently used documents: make your own files easier to open without repeated password entry.
- Protection no longer needed: create a separate copy without the viewing password.
What this tool cannot do
- Crack or brute-force a password
- Guess or bypass a password
- Remove protection without knowing the password
How to use
- Click or drag and drop a password-protected PDF.
- Enter the correct password in the Existing password field.
- Select Remove password and save.
- Save the generated _unlocked.pdf file.
Important notes
- Use this only with PDFs you own, manage, or are authorized to unlock.
- The unlocked PDF opens without a password. Take care when storing or sharing it.
- Keep the original password-protected PDF if you may need it later.
- Some passwords or PDF encryption methods may not be supported.
Need to add a password instead?
This page removes a known password. To add a new password to a PDF, use PDF password protection.
Frequently asked questions
Can I unlock a PDF without knowing its password?
No. This tool does not crack, guess, or brute-force passwords. It opens the PDF using the correct password you enter.
Can anyone open the unlocked PDF?
The output has no opening password, so anyone with the file can open it. Take care when sharing or storing it.
Will the original PDF be changed?
No. The original is unchanged; a separate file ending in _unlocked.pdf is downloaded.
Can I use it on a phone?
Use a supported browser that can select PDF files. Processing time depends on file size and device memory.
Can I use it with a work PDF?
Only use it with work files if the owner, administrator, and your organization's information policies allow it.
Is the PDF sent to a server?
No. The page code does not send the selected PDF to Web Toolarium servers. Reading and saving happen in your browser.