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Remove password
Open the PDF with a valid password and create a new unencrypted copy.
PDF tool
Remove PDF password
Unlock a PDF and remove its password when you know the current password. Create an unprotected copy directly in your browser.
Select your protected PDF
Drag the file here or select it from your device.
Important:this tool does not guess or crack passwords. You must know the file’s current password. Use it only with PDFs you own or have permission to modify.
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Local processing
The PDF and password are processed on your device using WebAssembly.
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Without uploading files
You don't need to send sensitive documents to a server to remove protection.
Unlock PDF, delete password or remove protection
UtiliTools Pro combines these actions in one tool. If you know the current password, you can unlock the PDF, remove its password, and download a copy that no longer asks for a password when opened.
Frequently asked questions
How to remove the password from a PDF?
Select the protected PDF, enter its current password, and click Remove password. An unencrypted copy will be generated for you to download.
Can I unlock a PDF if I don't know the password?
No. This tool requires the current password and does not try to guess, break or recover unknown passwords.
Is it the same to remove password, unlock PDF and remove protection?
In this tool these terms describe the same process: open the PDF with a valid password and create a new unencrypted copy.
Is my PDF or password uploaded to a server?
No. The processing is done locally in the browser via WebAssembly. The file and password remain on your device.
Does it work with PDFs protected with AES?
The tool uses qpdf using WebAssembly and supports qpdf-compatible encryption formats, including standard AES schemes.
Can I remove printing or editing restrictions?
If you have a valid password that allows you to open the document, the generated copy is saved without encryption or password restrictions.