Unlock PDF

Remove the password from your PDF file. Use this if you have the password but want to remove the lock.

Features

Remove the password needed to open a file

Works if you have the user or owner password

Simple box to type your current password

Private processing right in your browser

Works on all computers and smartphones

Keeps your file content exactly the same

No watermarks added to unlocked files

Download your unlocked PDF instantly

Drag your locked PDF into the box or click to select the file.

Enter the password that currently protects the PDF file.

Click the unlock button. Your PDF will be saved without a password instantly.

Remove passwords from files you open often so you don't have to type them every time.

Unlock documents before you put them on a website for others to download.

Unlock individual PDFs before you join them into one big file.

Remove old passwords from documents where you need to change permissions.

Do I need the password to unlock it?

Yes. You must know the current password to remove the protection. This tool does not bypass security without the password.

Will it change my file content?

No. The tool only removes the lock. Your text, images, and layout stay the same.

Can I unlock a file if I don't know the password?

No. You need the correct password to decrypt the file. We do not support cracking passwords.

Is it private?

Yes. Oxidize works on your computer. Your password and file are never sent to a server.