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Remove the password from a PDF you can open, so it opens without one.

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How it works

  1. 1

    Choose a password-protected PDF. It stays on this device.

  2. 2

    Type its password. It is checked on this device and never stored.

  3. 3

    Unlock, then save a copy that opens without a password.

Files and limits

Accepts
PDF
Files
One file
Size
200 MB per file (50 MB per file on phones, tablets and low-memory computers)

Good to know

  • You need the password. This tool never guesses or cracks passwords.
  • Unlocking also removes any print, copy and edit limits.
  • A digitally signed PDF, such as an e-Aadhaar, loses its valid signature when unlocked, so keep the original.

Why it's private

  • Processed in your browser

    The tool runs on your device. There is no upload step and no server that receives your files.

  • Works offline

    Wait for Offline ready before disconnecting. OCR and Office conversion also need their engines saved on this device.

  • No ads or trackers

    Tool pages load no ads, no analytics scripts and no third-party code.

Questions

I forgot the password. Can you unlock the PDF?

No. Unlocking needs the password; we never try to guess or crack it. Ask whoever sent the file, or download it again from where it came from.

Why does my PDF open without a password but still block printing?

It has only a permissions password, which limits printing, copying or editing. If you are allowed to use the file, Unlock removes those limits without asking for a password.

How do I open an e-Aadhaar PDF?

Its password is the first four letters of your name in capitals followed by your year of birth, for example SURE1990. Our Aadhaar PDF guide explains the rule and builds the password for you.

Does unlocking change the content?

No. Pages, text and images stay exactly as they were; only the encryption and its limits are removed.

Are my files uploaded anywhere?

No. Your browser does the work on this device, and the tool keeps working offline once the page has loaded. Nothing is sent to a server.

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