Unlock PDF
Remove password protection and encryption from your PDF document using your password. Processed 100% locally in your browser.
Drop your password-protected PDF here
or browse to select an encrypted document
Select one file · Processed 100% locally
How to Use Unlock PDF
Upload Encrypted PDF
Drop your password-protected PDF.
Enter Password
Provide the valid document password.
Download Unlocked File
Save a clean, unprotected PDF document.
Capabilities & Features
- •Local AES-256 and RC4 password-based decryption
- •Verifies valid password in memory
- •Exports unprotected PDF that opens without prompts
- •Immediate clear error reporting for invalid passwords
Important Notes & Limitations
- •Requires the valid document password. We do not support password cracking or bypassing legitimate security.
Client-Side Privacy Guarantee
When using Unlock PDF, your files, extracted text, and document metadata are processed exclusively inside your browser using client-side JavaScript, WebAssembly, and native Web Crypto APIs. Your document data is never sent to our servers or any cloud service. Once you close this tab or click clear, volatile memory is automatically released.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this tool crack a password I forgot?
No. This tool is designed to decrypt PDFs when you know the password, removing the prompt for future viewing.
Are passwords saved in browser cookies?
No, passwords exist only in volatile RAM for the single operation.
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