PDF Unlocker - Securely Remove PDF Passwords
Remove passwords from locked PDF files securely in your browser. No uploads required. Your files are processed on your device, ensuring 100% privacy and instant results.
How It Works
Step 1: Upload Your Locked PDF
Drag and drop your password-protected PDF into the designated area or click to select the file from your device. [cite: 1, 2]
Step 2: Enter the Password
The tool will detect that the file is locked and prompt you to enter the current password. [cite: 4]
Step 3: Choose Your Output Quality
Select 'Best Quality' for printing, which creates a larger file with perfect visuals, or 'Smaller Size' for a compressed file that's ideal for sharing. [cite: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]
Step 4: Unlock and Download
Click the 'Unlock & Save' button. [cite: 10] [cite_start]Your new, unlocked PDF will be generated instantly for you to download. [cite: 11, 12]
Unlock Your PDFs, The Right Way
Experience true decryption that preserves text, links, and quality—all securely in your browser.
Searchable Text
Text remains text, not an image.
Vector Quality
Logos and charts stay sharp.
Active Links
Bookmarks and links are preserved.
Drop a Locked PDF
or click to select a file
Password Required
Enter the password for:
Unlocking Securely...
Performing true decryption in your browser.
Unlock Successful!
Your new PDF retains its original text, links, and quality.
All processing is done on your device. Your files are never uploaded.
Key Features
100% Client-Side Privacy
Your files and password are never uploaded. [cite_start]The entire process runs securely on your own computer. [cite: 3]
Drag & Drop Simplicity
Just drag your locked file onto the page to start the unlocking process instantly. [cite: 1]
Dual Quality Control
Choose between 'Best Quality' for printing or 'Smaller Size' for easy sharing to fit your specific needs. [cite: 5, 8]
Instant Processing
No queues or server waiting times. Your PDF is decrypted and ready for download in seconds.
One-Click Unlock
After providing the password, a single click on 'Unlock & Save' is all it takes to get your new file. [cite: 10]
No Software Installation
Works entirely in your modern web browser without the need for any additional software or plugins.
Unlock Your PDFs Instantly and Securely, Right in Your Browser.
Quickly and safely remove password protection from your PDF files. Our tool works entirely in your browser, ensuring your documents are never uploaded to a server. Just drop your file, enter its password, and download the new, restriction-free PDF. Choose between high-quality output for printing or a smaller file size for easy sharing. It’s the most secure and straightforward way to unlock your PDFs.
Regain Full Access to Your PDFs with Unmatched Security
Forgot you added a password or received a locked file you need to edit? Our PDF Unlocker provides the simplest and most secure solution. [cite_start]Unlike online tools that expose your private data by requiring you to upload your files, our tool guarantees your privacy by performing all operations locally on your device. [cite: 3] There's no waiting, no file size limits, and no security risks. Just choose your file, enter the password, and download the unlocked version. It's the professional-grade security tool you need, available for free and without any compromises.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tool secure to use with sensitive documents?
Absolutely. The entire unlocking process happens in your web browser. [cite_start]Your file and the password you enter are never sent to our servers, ensuring complete confidentiality. [cite: 3]
What is the difference between the 'Best Quality' and 'Smaller Size' options?
'Best Quality' reconstructs the PDF using lossless PNG images for each page, making it perfect for high-resolution printing but resulting in a larger file. [cite: 6, 7] [cite_start]'Smaller Size' uses optimized JPEG images, which significantly reduces the file size with minimal impact on visual quality, making it great for email and sharing. [cite: 8, 9]
Will this tool work if I don't know the password?
No. This tool is a password *remover*, not a password cracker. You must know the correct password to remove the security restrictions from the PDF file.
Does this process affect my original file?
Not at all. Your original, password-protected file remains untouched on your device. The tool generates a brand new, unlocked copy of the PDF for you to download.