How do I unlock a PDF?

Upload a password protected PDF, enter the current password, click Unlock PDF, and download the unlocked PDF copy.

Do I need to know the current password?

Yes. This tool works only when you know the valid password for the PDF file.

What is the maximum file size?

Guest users can unlock PDF files up to 10MB and 100 pages. Registered users can unlock PDF files up to 25MB and 300 pages. Pro users are not limited by size or page count.

Password recovery workflow

Unlock PDF Online

Upload a password protected PDF, enter the current password, and download a clean unlocked PDF copy.

Quick answer

Unlock PDF removes password protection from a PDF when the user has the correct password. It prepares the document for normal viewing or processing.

Use this tool only for PDF files where you know the valid password and have permission to remove protection.

Need to add a password instead? Need compression instead?

Password requiredThe current password is required to unlock the file.

Clean PDF outputDownload a new PDF without password protection.

Plan checkedFile size and page count are validated first.

How to unlock a PDF

Upload one password protected PDF file.
Enter the current password.
Click Unlock PDF.
Download the unlocked PDF result.

Limits by plan

Guest: up to 10MB and 100 pages.
Registered: up to 25MB and 300 pages.
Pro: unlimited file size and page count for valid PDF files.