Remove PDF Password Free Online

How to remove a password from a PDF online

1. Click Choose file (or drag the locked PDF into the upload zone) and select the encrypted PDF from your device.
2. Type the file's current open password into the Current password field.
3. Click Remove Password. The tool decrypts the document entirely in your browser.
4. Download the unlocked PDF. The saved file has no password and no encryption.

What this tool does — and what it does not do

This tool strips the open (user) password from a PDF you already have access to, producing an unencrypted copy. It is not a password cracker: the correct password must be supplied, and without it no processing occurs. There are two distinct layers of PDF security worth understanding. The first is an open password (sometimes called a user password), which prevents the file from being opened at all. The second is an owner password combined with permission flags, which allows opening but restricts specific actions such as printing, copying text, or editing. This tool handles both: when you supply the open password, the decrypted output is written without any restriction flags, so the resulting file is both openable and fully permissive. If a file only has owner restrictions and no open password, use the Change Permissions tool instead.

When to use this tool

Bank statements and utility bills often arrive as password-protected PDFs — the sender emails the password separately. After confirming the content, removing the password lets you merge the statement with others, print it without re-entering credentials, or archive it alongside unencrypted documents. Developers and designers frequently receive locked proofs or contracts that must be imported into other tools; an unlocked copy is a prerequisite for those workflows. You may also want a permanently accessible backup of a file you encrypted yourself years ago, removing the risk of being locked out if the password is forgotten.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need the current password to use this tool?

Yes. This tool decrypts a PDF you already have the password for. You must supply the correct open password — without it, the file cannot be processed.

Can this tool crack or bypass an unknown password?

No. This tool is a decryptor, not a password cracker. If you do not know the current password, the tool will return an error. It cannot brute-force or bypass encryption.

Does removing the open password also clear permission restrictions?

It depends on the file. Some PDFs use only an open (user) password; others also set owner permissions restricting printing or copying. This tool removes the open password and, where both are present, the owner restrictions as well — producing a fully unlocked copy.

Is it legal to remove a password from a PDF?

Removing a password is legal when you own the file or have the right to access it. Examples include your own bank statements, scanned documents you encrypted yourself, or files shared with you by the sender. Do not use this tool to circumvent controls on files you are not authorized to access.

Does my PDF or password leave my device?

No. All processing runs locally in your browser using WebAssembly. Neither the file nor the password is sent to any server. You can disconnect from the internet and the tool will still work.