Remove PDF Password — Unlock PDFs You Own

100% Free, Unlimited Use & Private — Your File and Password Stay on Your Device

Enter the password you already know and download a copy of your PDF that opens without it. Your file and password never leave your browser.

Upload Password-Protected PDF

Choose a PDF that you own or are authorised to unlock. Standard PDF encryption (RC4 and AES up to 256-bit) is supported.

💡 Press Ctrl+R (or Cmd+R) to start over

Private by Design — Unlock Only Files You Own

Your PDF and password are processed in this browser tab and never sent to a server. This tool needs the correct password: it cannot crack unknown passwords or remove DRM. Only unlock documents you own or have permission to change.

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How to use the PDF Password Remover

  1. Upload the protected PDF

    Choose a password-protected PDF that you own or are authorised to unlock.

  2. Enter the password

    Type the open or owner password you already know. It is checked only inside your browser.

  3. Click “Unlock PDF”

    An unprotected copy is created on your device. Nothing is uploaded.

  4. Download

    Save the unlocked copy. It opens without a password in any PDF reader.

PDF Password Remover FAQ

Can this unlock a PDF if I don’t know the password?

No. You must enter the correct open or owner password. The tool removes protection from files you can already open; it does not guess, crack or bypass passwords.

Are my PDF and password uploaded anywhere?

No. Both stay inside your browser tab and are never sent to a server. It’s free with no sign-up and no limit on how many files you unlock.

Will the unlocked PDF look the same?

Yes. Pages keep their text, fonts, images and layout, and text stays selectable. If a file can’t be decrypted directly, its pages are rebuilt as high-resolution images: they look the same, but the text is no longer selectable.

Is it legal to remove a PDF password?

Removing protection from documents you own or are authorised to change is generally fine. Don’t use it on files you don’t have permission to unlock.

Quick answers

How do I unlock a PDF if I know the password?

Use a password remover that accepts the open or owner password you already have, verifies it, and writes a new unlocked PDF. Browser tools do this without uploading the encrypted file or the password to a third-party server. You cannot honestly unlock strong encryption without the password — ignore sites that promise cracking. After unlock, extract pages with a PDF splitter. EasyPDFHub’s password remover and splitter both run in your browser. Only unlock documents you own or are authorized to open, and store the unlocked copy securely.