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Unlock PDF

Remove the open password from a PDF you have the right to access — enter the current password and download a copy that opens without one. Runs entirely in your browser; your file and password are never uploaded.

Runs in your browser
100% private: this tool runs entirely in your browser. Your file never leaves your device — nothing is uploaded, nothing is stored.

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How to unlock pdf

Remove the open password from a PDF you have the right to access — enter the current password and download a copy that opens without one. Runs entirely in your browser; your file and password are never uploaded. To use Unlock PDF: 1) add your file by dragging them in or clicking to browse, 2) set your security options, 3) download your result — done in seconds. It's free, needs no signup, and most tools run right in your browser so your files never leave your device.

Frequently asked questions

Is Unlock PDF free to use?
Yes. Unlock PDF is free to use. It's free, needs no signup, and most tools run right in your browser so your files never leave your device.
Are my files safe and private?
Completely. Unlock PDF processes your file directly in your browser, so it is never uploaded to any server.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Unlock PDF works in any modern web browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android — nothing to install.

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