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PDF Password Remover

Remove password protection from PDF files when you know the password. Decrypt and save a clean copy — 100% in your browser.

100% Client-Side — files never leave your device

What is PDF Password Remover?

PDF Password Remover is a free online tool that removes password protection from PDF documents when you know the password. Enter the document password, and the tool saves a clean, unprotected copy that anyone can open without a password. This is useful when you need to share a previously-protected document with colleagues, archive it without encryption, or remove restrictive permissions. Everything runs in your browser — your password and file never leave your device.

How to Use PDF Password Remover

  1. 1

    Upload encrypted PDF

    Drag and drop or click to upload a password-protected PDF file.

  2. 2

    Enter password

    Type the password that was used to protect the PDF. This is the password you use to open it.

  3. 3

    Unlock

    Click Unlock PDF. The tool opens the file with your password and saves a new copy without encryption.

  4. 4

    Download

    Download the unlocked PDF. It can now be opened, printed, and edited without any password.

Features

  • Remove user password (open password)
  • Remove owner password (permissions)
  • Saves clean unprotected copy
  • Your password stays in your browser
  • Works with common encryption methods
  • 100% client-side processing
  • No signup, no limits
  • Instant processing

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I remove a password I don't know?+
No. This tool requires you to know the password. It removes protection for convenience, not for unauthorized access.
What types of encryption does it support?+
The tool supports standard PDF encryption including RC4 and some AES variants. Very strong or unusual encryption may not be supported.
Is my password stored anywhere?+
No. Your password is used only in your browser to decrypt the file. It is never transmitted or stored.
What if I enter the wrong password?+
The tool will show an error message. Simply enter the correct password and try again.
Will the unlocked PDF look different?+
No. All content, formatting, and images are preserved exactly. Only the encryption layer is removed.
Can I re-protect the PDF later?+
Yes. Use our PDF Password Protector tool to add new password protection to the unlocked file.
Does it work on mobile?+
Yes. Works on any modern browser.
Is this legal?+
Removing protection from your own documents is legal. Do not use this tool to bypass protection on documents you don't have authorization to access.