Unlock PDF and Remove the Password
Tired of typing a password every time you open a file? Enter the current password once and save an unlocked copy of your PDF.
How to remove a PDF password
You need the current password to unlock the file.
- Upload the password-protected PDF
- Enter the current password
- Click Unlock to remove the protection
- Download the unlocked PDF
When to unlock a PDF
Removing a password is handy once a document no longer needs protection.
- Opening your own statements or payslips without a prompt
- Merging, splitting or translating a protected file
- Archiving documents you may need to open years from now
- Sharing a file with colleagues who don't have the password
How it works
The tool checks whether your file is protected. If it is, you are asked for the password; if not, it tells you there is nothing to remove. An incorrect password is rejected, so only people who already know it can unlock the file.
Tips
Unlock a file before using other tools such as Merge, Split or Translate. If you want to keep the file protected but change the password, unlock it here and then use Protect PDF to set a new one.
Frequently asked questions
Can I unlock a PDF without the password?+
No. You need to enter the current password. The tool removes protection only for people who already know it.
How do I remove the password from a PDF?+
Upload the file, enter the current password, click Unlock and download the unlocked copy.
What happens if I enter the wrong password?+
The tool shows an error and asks you to try again. The file is not unlocked.
Will removing the password change the content?+
No. The unlocked copy has the same content as the original, just without the password prompt.
