Decrypt PDF
Remove password from PDF files. Unlock password-protected documents.
About This Tool
Decrypt PDF removes password protection from a PDF. Enter the password and you get an unprotected copy, with neither a password nor limits on printing or copying.
A file that asks for a password when it is opened cannot be unlocked without it; either the password that opens it or its owner password will do, and the tool cannot guess one. A file that opens freely and only limits printing or copying needs no password at all: leave the box empty.
All decryption happens in your browser, ensuring your passwords and documents remain private.
How to Use
Upload Protected PDF
Drag and drop your password-protected PDF.
Enter Password
Type the password under "PDF Password". Leave it empty if the file opens without one and only limits printing or copying.
Decrypt and Download
Click "Decrypt PDF", then download the unprotected copy.
Use Cases
Remove Old Passwords
Unlock documents when password is no longer needed.
Simplify Access
Create unprotected copies for easier sharing.
Archive Documents
Remove passwords before long-term archiving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can it crack unknown passwords?
No. A file that asks for a password when it is opened needs that password. A file that only limits printing or copying is different: it opens for anyone, and the tool removes its limits without any password.
Is the original file modified?
No, a new unprotected copy is created.
What if I forgot the password?
Unfortunately, we cannot recover forgotten passwords.