Document tool

Remove PDF Password with Your Password

Open a protected PDF using its correct password and export an unprotected copy for an authorized workflow.

PDF

Drop a protected PDF here, or click to browse

Files are processed locally in your browser and never uploaded.

Checking PDF file...

PDF is Password Protected

document.pdf

Enter PDF Password

Remember password for this session

Password Verified

document.pdf

Page 1 preview

Password Successfully Removed!

document-unlocked.pdf

How to use this tool

Select a PDF you are authorized to modify.
Enter the correct password and open the document.
Export the unlocked copy and inspect its pages before sharing or storing it.

Example and use case

Use the password supplied by a document's owner to open the file, then save an unprotected working copy where appropriate.

Limitations to check

This does not recover an unknown password. The rendering-based export can remove selectable text, forms, links and digital signatures. The optional remembered password uses sessionStorage for the current tab session; clear it on shared devices.

Processing and privacy

The tool's browser code handles entered text or selected files locally. Optional URL imports and external resources can make network requests. This website also uses third-party scripts, including analytics and advertising. Read the privacy policy and use sample data when testing sensitive workflows.

Found a problem? Report a tool issue with the browser version and steps to reproduce it. Avoid sending private document content or credentials.

Frequently asked questions

Can I remove an unknown password?

No. Opening an encrypted PDF requires the correct password; this tool is not a password recovery service.

Will the unlocked copy preserve forms and searchable text?

The rendering-based export may flatten pages and lose interactive or text features. Keep the original and inspect the result.

Where is a remembered password kept?

The optional remember feature stores it in browser sessionStorage for the tab session. Disable or clear the feature when using a shared device.