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Remove password protection from PDF files. Enter the password to unlock and download a clean copy.
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Drop a locked PDF here or click to upload
Your file stays on your device
Pro includes batch unlocking, permission editing, and full PDF management tools — all unlimited.
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Browse 106 workflow recipes →This tool removes owner/permissions passwords that restrict printing, copying, or editing. For user passwords (required to open the file), you must enter the correct password first.
Yes, if you own the document or have authorization to access it. Removing password protection from your own files for convenience is perfectly legal. Do not use this tool to bypass security on documents you don't have permission to access.
No. The entire unlocking process runs in your browser using pdf-lib. Your file and password never leave your device.
No. Unlocking only removes the encryption layer. All text, images, formatting, and annotations remain exactly the same in the output file.
Unlock PDF is part of BriskTool's collection of free online tools. All processing runs entirely in your browser for maximum privacy and speed.