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Open a password-protected PDF you own

People who forgot they locked their own file? Here is the quick, free way to do it — right in your browser, with nothing uploaded.

Open Unlock PDF

How to do it

  1. 1Open the Unlock tool below — it runs in your browser, so your file stays on your device.
  2. 2Add a PDF you own and type its password.
  3. 3Download the open copy.

Why this helps

This runs right in your browser. Your file stays on your device — nothing is uploaded to us — and it is free with no signup.

Common questions

Is it free?
Yes. It is free, there is no signup, and there is no watermark.
Are my files safe?
Yes. This works inside your browser, so your file never leaves your device. We do not upload or store it.
Open Unlock PDF