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Enter your existing password once — we verify it locally and strip all restrictions from the PDF. Download a clean, fully unlocked document in seconds.

  • Enter your existing password once — verified locally, never transmitted.
  • Removes both user password (open lock) and owner password (permissions lock).
  • Supports AES-256, AES-128, RC4-128, RC4-40 — every standard encryption.
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AES-256 AES-128 RC4-128 RC4-40
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I use protected PDFs for worksheets but printing was always blocked. Removed the restriction in my browser without sending the file anywhere. Perfect.

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We receive vendor contracts with copy protection. Removing it so we can annotate in-house used to require paid software. This handles it for free.

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Our institution's own PDFs have passwords for distribution control. When I need to archive them without restrictions I use this. Fast and zero uploads.

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Court documents come in locked all the time. Being able to strip restrictions locally without involving a server is critical for confidentiality.

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We batch-process protected PDFs monthly. The fact it runs in the browser means nothing leaves our network perimeter. Security approved it immediately.

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Managing hundreds of documents, some locked by previous staff. This unlocks them on the spot as long as we have the password. No cloud service involved.

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Helen B.
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Found an old client PDF I needed to edit. The password still worked but I had forgotten to save it anywhere else. Unlocked in ten seconds. Lifesaver.

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Tom B.
★★★★★

I use protected PDFs for worksheets but printing was always blocked. Removed the restriction in my browser without sending the file anywhere. Perfect.

AK
Anna K.
★★★★★

A client sent a locked drawing set and forgot the password. They re-sent it unlocked via this tool. No third-party cloud ever touched the file.

RF
Rui F.
★★★★★

We receive vendor contracts with copy protection. Removing it so we can annotate in-house used to require paid software. This handles it for free.

SL
Sarah L.
★★★★★

Our institution's own PDFs have passwords for distribution control. When I need to archive them without restrictions I use this. Fast and zero uploads.

MP
Max P.
★★★★★

Court documents come in locked all the time. Being able to strip restrictions locally without involving a server is critical for confidentiality.

CM
Claire M.
★★★★★

We batch-process protected PDFs monthly. The fact it runs in the browser means nothing leaves our network perimeter. Security approved it immediately.

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David F.
★★★★★

Managing hundreds of documents, some locked by previous staff. This unlocks them on the spot as long as we have the password. No cloud service involved.

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Helen B.
How it works

Unlock in three steps

Drop the PDF, enter the password, download unlocked. The whole thing takes under 10 seconds.

STEP 01

Drop your locked PDF

Drag your password-protected PDF onto the upload zone. It never leaves your device — decryption runs locally in WebAssembly.

STEP 02

Enter the password

Type your current password. We verify it locally — if it's correct, all protections and restrictions are stripped from the file.

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Password verified · removing protection
STEP 03

Download unlocked PDF

Click Unlock. Your browser strips the encryption and downloads the clean, open PDF — no password needed to open it ever again.

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Before & After

From locked and restricted to fully open

One password entry. Both the open password (viewing lock) and the owner password (permissions lock) are removed in a single operation.

  • 01
    Open password removedThe output opens in any PDF reader without a password prompt — share it freely without recipients needing credentials.
  • 02
    All restrictions liftedPrinting, copying, editing, and annotation restrictions set by the owner password are all cleared at once.
  • 03
    Content untouchedText, images, fonts, bookmarks, and hyperlinks are preserved exactly as they were in the original document.
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Print blocked → unlocked
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Copy disabled → unlocked
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Edit restricted → unlocked
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Form fill locked → unlocked
Use cases

Every common restriction — gone in one click

Vendor contracts that block copying, scanned reports that prevent printing, inherited documents with long-forgotten passwords — remove all restrictions the moment you have the correct password.

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    No password? Can't helpWe require the current password to unlock — this tool strips known protection, it cannot crack passwords.
  • 02
    All encryption typesAES-256, AES-128, RC4-128, RC4-40 — every encryption standard used in commercial and office PDF tools is supported.
  • 03
    Nothing sent to the cloudDecryption runs entirely in WebAssembly inside your tab. Your password and file are processed locally and never transmitted.
FAQ

Common questions

Do I need to know the current password to unlock a PDF?
Yes. This tool removes known password protection — it does not crack or guess passwords. You must supply the correct password to decrypt the file. If you don't have the password, the PDF cannot be unlocked here.
What restrictions can be removed?
All PDF-standard restrictions are cleared: the open (view) password, the owner (permissions) password, and any per-action restrictions on printing, copying text, editing, form filling, and adding comments or annotations.
Which encryption standards are supported?
We support all standard PDF encryption schemes: AES-256-CBC (PDF 1.7), AES-128-CBC (PDF 1.6), RC4-128 (PDF 1.4), and RC4-40 (PDF 1.1). This covers every encryption option available in Adobe Acrobat and compatible tools.
Is my PDF or password sent to your servers?
No. The entire unlocking process runs inside your browser using WebAssembly. Your PDF file and the password you enter are never transmitted anywhere. Open DevTools → Network while unlocking — you'll see zero file uploads.
Is it legal to remove a password from a PDF I own?
Generally yes — removing password protection from a document you have the right to access is legal in most jurisdictions. This tool requires you to provide the correct password, which confirms you have authorised access. Laws vary; consult legal counsel if uncertain.
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