Remove the open password
Authenticate with the existing password, then remove encryption from the output copy.
Unlock PDF
Remove password protection from a PDF you are already authorized to open.
Choose a protected PDF
Drag and drop your password-protected PDF here, or browse files
One PDF · Up to 200 MB · No daily limit · Unlimited use
Remove PDF encryption
Unlock an encrypted PDF without rebuilding its pages
Enter the current password that opens the file and PDFPA creates an unencrypted copy while preserving the original page content and layout.
Preserve PDF quality
The document is decrypted directly rather than rasterized, preserving text, vectors, images and layout.
Correct password required
PDFPA verifies the password and does not create an unlocked result when the password is incorrect.
Temporary password handling
The supplied password is used only for the processing workflow and is removed from the temporary worker secret as the job begins.
How to unlock a PDF
Remove known PDF password protection in three steps.
Upload the protected PDF
Choose one encrypted PDF up to 200 MB.
Enter the current password
Provide the password that already opens the PDF and start the unlock process.
Download the unlocked PDF
Download the unencrypted copy during the normal temporary result window.
Designed for PDFs you already have permission to access
Unlock PDF removes known protection; it does not crack, guess or bypass an unknown password.
No password cracking
A correct existing password is required when the document needs one to open.
Automatic cleanup
Uploaded files and unlocked results are removed automatically after the temporary processing period.
Free PDF unlocker
Remove a known PDF password while preserving the original document
An encrypted PDF can be inconvenient when you repeatedly need to open, archive or process a file that you are already authorized to access. PDFPA lets you remove the existing open password and create an unencrypted copy without re-rendering the pages.
Decrypt the PDF directly instead of converting it
When the correct password is provided, PDFPA removes the PDF encryption while preserving the page structure. This means selectable text, links, images, vectors and layout can remain part of the original document rather than being flattened into screenshots.
The tool is useful before editing, merging, compressing or archiving a protected PDF that you legitimately control.
A PDF password remover, not a password cracker
Unlock PDF does not attempt to discover an unknown password. If the document requires an open password, you must provide the correct one before the PDF can be decrypted.
This distinction helps keep the tool focused on legitimate access workflows. Use it only for documents you own, manage or are authorized to unlock.
Free online unlocking with no daily quota
You can unlock PDFs without a public account, subscription or daily tool allowance. Per-job file limits and standard abuse protections still apply, but there is no daily number of unlock jobs to consume.
If you later need protection again, use Protect PDF to add a new password and optional document permissions to the unlocked copy.
Quick answers
Unlock PDF FAQ
Common questions about removing PDF password protection.