Security
Unlock PDF Online
Remove a known password from a PDF file you own, restoring unrestricted access for viewing, printing, and editing.
Drag & drop your PDF here
Files are securely processed and automatically deleted.
A password-protected PDF you own the password to shouldn't require re-entering that password every single time you open it in every tool you use. Removing the password once — if you have the legal right to the file — makes day-to-day use much simpler.
pdfhubb's unlock tool removes an existing password from a PDF when you provide the correct current password, restoring full, unrestricted access to the document.
Need to go the other way, or handle a related step first? Take a look at our Protect PDF tool.
How to Use Unlock PDF
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Upload your file
Drag and drop your protected PDF, or use "Choose Files" to browse your device. Nothing leaves your session until you start processing.
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Configure options
Adjust the settings for this tool — order, ranges, quality, or text — directly in the panel below the file list.
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Unlock your PDF
Click the action button to start. Most files finish in a few seconds; larger documents may take a little longer.
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Download your file
Download your unlocked PDF straight to your device, or start again with a new file — the original is deleted from our servers shortly after.
Features
- Removes both open and permission passwords
- Requires the current password — this doesn't bypass or crack encryption
- Restores full print, copy, and edit access
- Fast processing with no quality loss
Benefits
- Stop re-entering a password every time you open a file you own
- Restore full permissions on documents you have the right to unlock
- Simplifies further editing, merging, or converting of the file
- No manual settings to configure — just enter the password and go
Privacy and Security
The password you enter is used only to decrypt your file during processing and is never stored. Only use this tool on documents you own or have explicit permission to unlock.