Remove a PDF password, free and private.
Type the password once and save a copy of your PDF that opens without it. Printing and copying restrictions disappear too. Everything happens on your own device.
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Tables become real cells, numbers become numbers
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Each file is split the same way
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e.g. 3, 7 — leave empty to split every page separately
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Applied to every page, or only to the pages you enter below
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A page number on every page, bottom centre unless you choose another position
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Each file has the same pages removed
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e.g. 2, 5-7
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The same pages are taken from each file
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e.g. 1, 3-5
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The watermark is added to every page
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e.g. CONFIDENTIAL
A PNG with a transparent background works best. Up to 10 MB.
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All images go into one PDF – change the order below if needed
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Every page becomes one JPG image
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e.g. 1, 3-5 — leave empty to convert every page
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Every file gets the same password
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Remember it well: nobody can recover a forgotten password, not even us. It stays in your browser.
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The same password is tried on every file
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Leave empty for a file that opens without a password but blocks printing or copying.
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Your signature goes on every file at the same place
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Drag your signature to the right place
Create your signature above and it appears here.
Tip: click the signature and move it with the arrow keys (hold Shift for bigger steps).
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Several pages of your PDF on each sheet, ready to print
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Cut margins off every page, or trim the white edges
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Preview: the dashed box is what stays
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See what the file says about itself, then remove it
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Leave a field empty to remove it. Dates and software names are always removed.
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The text of your PDF as a plain .txt file
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Every picture in your PDF as a separate file
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See every page, then put them in the right order
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Scanned pages get an invisible, searchable text layer
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Takes a few seconds per page; a long scan can take minutes.
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Text differences, word by word, page by page
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Add 2 PDFs: first the old version, then the new one.
removed text added text
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Draw black boxes over what must disappear
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Pages with a black box become an image: text there can no longer be selected or searched. Pages without a box stay as they are.
Draw a box over everything that must disappear
Drag with your mouse or finger to draw a box. To remove a box: click it, or reach it with the Tab key, and press Delete.
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Form fields and comments become part of the page
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Fill in its form fields or add text to a page
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Form fields
Add text: click on the page where it should go
Tip: select a box with Tab or a click and move it with the arrow keys (hold Shift for bigger steps); Delete removes it.
How to remove a password from a PDF
Choose your PDF
Drop one or more password-protected PDFs in the tool or click to browse.
Type the password
Type the password that opens the file. For a file that opens without a password but blocks printing or copying, leave the field empty.
Download the unlocked PDF
The copy without a password is created on your device. Your original file stays as it was.
Tips for removing a PDF password
Clear messages
An empty field on a locked file tells you the file needs a password; a wrong password tells you it isn't correct. So you always know which problem you have.
Several files, one password
Add several PDFs that share the same password and they're all unlocked in one go. A file that has no password at all is skipped and named.
Company encryption
Files encrypted with a certificate instead of a password, as some companies use, can't be unlocked here. Ask the sender for a version with a normal password.
Honest about the limits
This tool never guesses or cracks passwords: without the password that opens the file, nobody can unlock it here. A file that only blocks printing or copying unlocks without one.
Questions about unlocking a PDF
How do I remove the password from a PDF?
Drop the PDF in the tool above, type its password and click Unlock PDF. You get a copy that opens without a password.
Can you unlock a PDF without knowing the password?
No. This tool does not crack or guess passwords: you need the password that opens the file. A file that already opens without a password but blocks printing, copying or editing can be unlocked with an empty password field.
Which kinds of protection are supported?
All standard PDF encryption: RC4 (40 and 128 bit), AES-128 and AES-256. Both the password that opens the file and the owner password work.
Is my password sent anywhere?
No. The password and the file stay in your browser; the file is decrypted on your own device.
Am I allowed to remove a password?
Only remove the protection from files that are yours or that you are allowed to change. The tool only works with the right password, so it cannot open files that are not meant for you.
Does unlocking change the content?
No. Text, images, links and form fields stay as they are; only the encryption is removed.
Is there a limit on file size?
Not from our side. The practical limit depends on the memory of your own device; on a normal laptop or smartphone, documents of hundreds of pages usually work fine. If a file is very large for your device, the tool warns you first. Guideline: up to 50 MB works well on most devices; for larger files a computer is more reliable than a phone.
Does this work on my phone?
Yes, the tool works in any modern browser. Very large files can run out of memory on a phone, especially an older one; a laptop or desktop handles them better.
Important to know
Keep a copy of your original file and keep your password somewhere safe. This site is provided without warranty; use is at your own risk. Full terms of use.