Security · 100% Free

Unlock a PDF

Remove the password from a PDF you have the rights to open.

Unlock PDF is coming soon

We're putting the finishing touches on this tool. Like all Tallywise PDF tools, it will run entirely in your browser so your files stay private.

About the Unlock PDF tool

100% private: This tool runs entirely inside your web browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server — they never leave your device. That makes it faster, and it means your documents stay completely confidential.

How to unlock a PDF

Upload your protected PDF, enter its current password, and download an unlocked copy with the password removed.

Please note: only remove passwords from documents you own or are authorized to modify.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this crack a password I don't know?

No. You must provide the correct current password. This tool removes protection from documents you are authorized to open, it does not bypass unknown passwords.

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