How to remove a password from a PDF

If you are tired of typing a password every time you open a PDF, you can save an unprotected copy. Unlock PDF does this, but it needs the current password. It cannot guess or recover a forgotten one.

Steps

Open Unlock PDF. Upload the password-protected PDF.
Enter the current password. Type the password the file asks for when you open it.
Unlock. Start the job. The file is decrypted and saved as a new copy.
Download the copy. The new PDF opens without a password. Your original stays protected.

Open the tool: Unlock PDF

Good to know

If the password is wrong, the file is not unlocked. Check for typos and caps lock.
Only unlock files you have the right to open.
After unlocking you can merge, edit or compress the file with the other tools, and re-protect it with Protect PDF.

Frequently asked questions

Can I unlock a PDF without the password?

No. Unlock PDF needs the current password. It does not crack or recover passwords.

Does it change my original file?

No. You get a new, unprotected copy.

Can I add the password back later?

Yes, use Protect PDF on the unlocked copy.

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