🔓 PDF Unlocker

Unlock PDF

Remove password protection from your PDF. Enter the password to decrypt and download an unlocked copy.

Last Updated: August 2026Written by Ayaz

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Legal notice: Only unlock PDFs you own or have permission to access. You must know the password — this tool does not crack or brute-force passwords.

How to Unlock a PDF

1
Upload your locked PDF
Select or drag the password-protected PDF file.
2
Enter the password
Type the correct password. It stays in your browser — never sent to any server.
3
Download unlocked PDF
The decrypted PDF is generated in your browser and ready to download instantly.

Why unlock a PDF?

Password protection is useful, but it can become inconvenient when you need to edit, print, or share a PDF you've already been authorized to use. Removing the password from your own document saves time and eliminates the need to enter it every time you open the file.

PDFly unlocks PDF files directly in your browser, so your documents stay on your device throughout — no account, no watermark, nothing to install.

Common uses

Remove PDF passwords
Enable PDF editing
Allow document printing
Share unlocked files
Access protected reports

Best Practices & Limitations

Tips for best results

Only remove passwords from PDFs you own or have explicit permission to unlock.
Keep the original password-protected file as a backup in case you need to re-lock it later.
Re-protect with a new password using Protect PDF once you're done editing, if the file still needs to be secured.

Limitations & when not to use this tool

Requires knowing the current password to unlock — this tool doesn't crack or bypass unknown passwords.
Removing a password also removes any permission restrictions (like print/copy locks) that came with it.
Not intended for unlocking documents you don't have authorization to access.

About unlock PDF

Remove password restrictions from a PDF when you know the password or otherwise have authorization to modify the document.

Common uses for unlock PDF

Useful for working with your own password-protected files when editing, converting, or organizing them.

Tips for using this PDF tool

Only unlock documents you are authorized to access. If a password is required to open the file, you still need the correct password.

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Want a step-by-step walkthrough? Read the Unlock PDF guide.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need the password to unlock a PDF?

Yes. You must know the correct password to remove protection from your own PDF.

Can this unlock any protected PDF?

No. PDFs with DRM or advanced security restrictions may not be supported.

Will the document content change?

No. Unlocking only removes supported password restrictions while preserving the original pages and formatting.

Is it safe to unlock sensitive PDFs?

Yes. Processing happens locally in your browser, so your files are not uploaded to a server.

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