Unlock PDF
Unlock PDF files online for free. Remove a known password from a PDF in your browser and save an unprotected copy. Files and passwords stay on your device.
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About This Tool
Decrypt PDF removes password protection from PDF documents. Enter the current password to unlock the file and create an unprotected copy.
This tool requires you to know the current password. It cannot crack or bypass unknown passwords.
All decryption happens in your browser, ensuring your passwords and documents remain private.
Have the correct password ready before you start; bank statements and pay slips often use a combination of your birth date, account digits, or ID number, and the sender's email usually explains the format. Watch for capitalization and keyboard layout when typing. Once unlocked, rename the new file so you can tell it apart from the protected original, and store the unprotected copy somewhere private, since anyone who has it can now open it.
Unlocking means typing a password into a tool, so where that tool runs matters. TokPDF removes protection inside your browser using WebAssembly; the password and the document are processed on your device and are not sent to a server. That makes it practical for statements and payslips that arrive locked every month, without trusting an upload service with both the file and its key.
How to Use
Upload Protected PDF
Drag and drop your password-protected PDF.
Enter Password
Enter the current document password.
Decrypt and Download
Click Decrypt to remove protection and download.
Use Cases
Remove Old Passwords
Unlock documents when password is no longer needed.
Simplify Access
Create unprotected copies for easier sharing.
Archive Documents
Remove passwords before long-term archiving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can it crack unknown passwords?
No, you must know the current password to decrypt.
Is the original file modified?
No, a new unprotected copy is created.
What if I forgot the password?
Unfortunately, we cannot recover forgotten passwords.
How do I remove a password from a PDF?
Load the protected PDF into Unlock PDF, enter its current password, and download the unlocked copy. The new file opens without asking for a password. You must know the password; the tool does not guess or bypass it.
How do I stop entering a password every time I open my bank statement?
Unlock the statement once with the password your bank provided, then save the unlocked copy. It will open directly from then on. Keep that copy in a private location, since it is no longer protected.
Can I remove printing or copying restrictions from a PDF?
If the PDF opens freely but blocks printing or copying, those limits are set by an owner password. With that password you can unlock the file and remove the restrictions. Only do this for documents you have the right to use that way.
Can I unlock a PDF on my phone?
Yes. Open tokpdf.com in your mobile browser, load the locked PDF, type the password, and download the unlocked version. The process runs in the browser, so no app is needed, and the unlocked copy saves to your phone's downloads or Files app.