Remove Passwords Instantly

Unlock PDF Online for Free

Permanently remove password protection and restrictions from your PDF files. Get full access to your documents instantly.

Select Locked PDF

Drop file here or click • Max 50MB

Fast Processing
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No Restrictions

Enter Password

How to unlock a PDF file

Removing passwords and restrictions from your PDFs is incredibly easy. Just follow these three simple steps to regain full control over your documents.

1

Upload the file

Click the "Choose File" button or drag and drop the protected PDF document you want to unlock into the area above.

2

Enter the password

Provide the correct password currently used to open the file. We will use it once to decrypt the document permanently.

3

Unlock & Download

Click "Unlock PDF". Our system instantly strips away the security. You can now download your fully accessible PDF file.

Remove Copy & Print Restrictions

Are you unable to copy text, print pages, or edit your document? Our unlocking tool permanently strips away all owner passwords and restrictions, giving you 100% control back.

Highly Secure Process

We respect your privacy. All file transfers occur over an encrypted SSL connection. Once unlocked, your passwords are discarded, and files are auto-deleted from our servers within 60 minutes.

Cross-Platform Access

You don't need to install any heavy decryption software. PDF AI works flawlessly right inside your web browser. Unlock files easily on your Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android device.

Fast and Free

Removing a password takes only a few seconds. We've optimized our servers to handle the heavy lifting, ensuring you get your unlocked document instantly, absolutely free of charge.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. To ensure legal compliance and respect security protocols, we require the current password to unlock the document. Our tool is designed to remove known passwords so you don't have to enter them every time.

Not at all. The process only removes the encryption layer. The text, images, and formatting of your document will remain exactly as they were in the original file.

Yes. Your connection is secured with SSL encryption. We only use the password momentarily to decrypt your file and we never store your passwords or files on our servers.

You can upload and unlock PDF files up to 50MB in size for free.