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Max file size 100 MB
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- Private & encrypted
- 256-bit SSL
- AES-256 encrypted
- SOC 2 Type II
Unlock in 3 easy steps
Upload your file
Upload the password protected PDF you want to unlock.
Enter the password
Type the current password so we can remove it from your document.
Download or share
Download your unlocked PDF, open and edit it freely from now on.
One place for every PDF task
Every tool you need to edit, convert, sign, and manage your PDF documents.
Same document, no password.
Enter the password once and the lock comes off. Here is the same document before and after unlocking.
Drop the password, open it freely.
We remove the password protection so your PDF opens instantly, with the text, images, and layout untouched.
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Fast, reliable password removal. Everything you need to unlock PDFs online.
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Open it freely
Strip the password from a PDF you own so you can open it without typing it every time.
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No waiting around
Upload, enter the password, and download, your unlocked PDF is ready almost instantly.
Same file, no changes
Quality preserved
We only remove the password. Your text, images, and layout stay exactly as they were.
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Many files at once
Unlock several PDFs in one go and download them together, no repeating yourself.
Private and secure
AES encrypted
Your files are encrypted in transit and processed securely. We never share your documents.
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Unlock PDFs on desktop, tablet, or phone, nothing to download or install.
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We answer
your questions
Everything you need to know about unlocking PDFs online.
You need to know the current password to unlock a PDF, and you should only remove protection from documents you own or are authorized to access. We do not crack or bypass unknown passwords.
Absolutely. Your files are encrypted with AES during transfer and processed securely. We follow GDPR best practices and never share your documents with third parties.
No. We only remove the password, your text, images, and formatting stay exactly the same. The unlocked file is identical apart from the protection.
Yes, you can unlock several PDFs in one session and download them together, no need to repeat the steps for each file.
You can upload PDF files up to 100 MB. For most documents this is more than enough. Larger files can be split first with our Split PDF tool.
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Independently audited and compliant with the security and privacy standards your documents demand.
- SOC 2 Type II
- GDPR
- ISO 27001
- HIPAA
- eIDAS
- PCI DSS
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