Unlock a password-protected PDF you know the password for, or remove print and copy restrictions, and save an unlocked copy. Runs in your browser.
About this tool
Unlock a password-protected PDF you know the password for and save an unlocked copy.
How to use PDF Password Remover
- Choose the protected PDF.
- Enter its current password, or leave it empty for PDFs that only restrict printing or copying.
- Click Remove password to download the unlocked copy.
Worked example
Bank statements often arrive locked with your date of birth. Unlock one with that password so you can open it without typing the password every time.
Can it crack a password I do not know?
No. You need the password; the tool does not break passwords.
Which encryption types are supported?
RC4 40 and 128-bit, AES 128-bit and AES 256-bit PDFs. Unusual files are rebuilt from page images as a fallback.
- PDF Password Remover — Unlock a password-protected PDF you know the password for and save an unlocked copy.
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