Unlock a password-protected PDF
Enter the password you know, and get back a fresh PDF with no protection. For files you own, always.
How this works, honestly
Browsers cannot decrypt a PDF directly, so this tool opens your file with the password you provide, re-renders every page as an image at high quality, and packs those images into a brand-new PDF with no password. The layout stays faithful, but text becomes part of the image and is no longer selectable. You must know the password and own the file.
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About the output
Pages were re-rendered as images, so text in this file is not selectable and fine detail depends on the render quality. Only use unlocked files you own or are authorized to modify.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know the password?
Yes. This tool opens your PDF with the password you provide and rebuilds it without protection. It cannot crack, guess or bypass an unknown password, and it is only for files you own or are authorized to modify.
Why is the text not selectable in the unlocked file?
Each page is re-rendered as an image and packed into a fresh PDF, because browsers cannot decrypt PDFs any other honest way. The layout and quality stay faithful, but the text layer becomes part of the image.
Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?
No. Opening, rendering and rebuilding all happen locally in your browser. Your password and your file never leave your device.
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