Remove the password from a PDF
Enter the current password and download an unprotected copy. We never break or guess passwords.
Your files never leave your device
How to remove a PDF password
- 1
Upload the protected PDF
It stays in your browser.
- 2
Type the current password
The one you use to open it.
- 3
Download the free copy
No password, no restrictions.
Why use this tool
Stop retyping it
No more typing the password every time you open your own PDF.
Honest
It only decrypts with the correct password: not a "cracker".
Private
Neither the PDF nor the password leaves your device.
Restrictions removed
Print/copy permission restrictions are lifted too.
Frequently asked questions
Can it unlock a PDF without knowing the password?
No, on purpose: breaking other people\u0027s passwords is neither legal nor ethical. This tool decrypts only with the correct password.
Does it work for print/copy restricted PDFs?
Yes: after decrypting with qpdf, the resulting copy has no password and no permission restrictions.
What if I mistype the password?
You get a clear wrong-password error and can try again.
Is removing the password legal?
If the document is yours or you are authorized, yes. Do not use this tool on documents that are not yours.