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Unlock PDF — Remove a Known Password Without Uploading
Remove the password from a PDF you can already open, entirely in your browser. You supply the current password, and an unprotected copy is produced on your device — the file is never uploaded. For PDFs you own; no account required.
Drop a password-protected PDF
Your files never leave your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need the password?
- Yes. This removes a password you already know from a PDF you are allowed to modify. It does not crack or bypass unknown passwords.
- Are my files uploaded?
- No. Decryption runs in your browser via a WebAssembly build of qpdf. Your file never leaves your device.
- Is this legal?
- Use it only on documents you own or have permission to modify. Removing protection from others' files may be unlawful.