PDF Security
100% Client-Side Privacy

Unlock PDF

Enter the known password to decrypt the PDF document and export an unencrypted version for hassle-free archiving and sharing.

Drop your protected PDF here

Remove password restrictions locally in your browser. Supports AES-256 and RC4 encryption.

Browse Fileor Paste (Ctrl+V)
Supported: .pdf, application/pdf (Max 100 MB)

How to Use Unlock PDF

Follow these easy steps to process your file right in your browser.

1Step 1

Upload locked PDF

Select the password-protected PDF document.

Instant local processing
2Step 2

Enter current password

Type the document password to authorize decryption.

Instant local processing
3Step 3

Remove protection

Click "Unlock PDF" to strip the encryption dictionary.

Instant local processing
4Step 4

Download unprotected PDF

Download the unlocked PDF file that opens without prompting for a password.

Instant local processing

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Unlock PDF and browser processing.

No. To protect document privacy and security, standard decryption requires the valid password.

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