Is this PDF unlock tool free?

Yes. You can remove PDF password protection online for free in your browser with no account required.

Are my files kept on your servers?

Files are processed only to remove protection, then deleted automatically after a short period. We do not share them with third parties.

What if the password is wrong?

Unlocking will fail. Make sure you enter the correct password used to open or unlock the file.

Can I protect the file again later?

Yes. Use our Protect PDF tool to add a new password after download.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. The tool is responsive and works on modern phones and tablets (Android and iPhone).

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What does this PDF unlock tool do?

It opens a password-protected PDF when you already know the password and downloads a copy that opens without a prompt. It is not a bypass for files you cannot unlock; it is for owners who no longer need the lock.

Upload the file and enter the current password. A wrong password fails without changing the original on your device. After success, download the open copy and delete it from shared machines if it must stay private again.

Do not use this on files you do not own. To lock again, use protect PDF. Uploads are deleted after the job. See the privacy policy.

When do you need to remove a PDF password?

After a draft is no longer confidential.
Merging a previously locked file with others.
Printing from a device that handles password prompts poorly.

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