Security · PDF

Unlock PDF

Remove a password you already know — we do not crack protected files.

How to use

  1. Upload a password-protected PDF.
  2. Enter the correct password.
  3. Download an unlocked copy.

Features

  • Requires the known password
  • No brute-force or cracking
  • Runs in your browser. PDFs are not uploaded to ToolsWeb servers.

Privacy & how it works

This PDF tool runs in your browser with client-side libraries. Your files are not uploaded to ToolsWeb servers for this tool. Very large PDFs may be limited by your device memory. Privacy Policy.

FAQ

Can you unlock a PDF without the password?expand_more

No. This tool only works when you provide the correct password. It is not a password cracker.

Is this tool free?expand_more

Yes. ToolsWeb tools are free to use with no signup and no paywall for core features.

Do I need an account?expand_more

No. Open the tool and start. We do not require registration for supported tools.

Are my files uploaded?expand_more

No for this tool. Processing runs in your browser. See Privacy & how it works on this page and our Privacy Policy for what network requests still occur when loading the site.

Does it work on mobile?expand_more

Yes on modern mobile browsers. Very large files may hit device memory limits sooner than on desktop.