Unlock PDF — Remove Password Protection

Upload a protected PDF, enter the correct password, and download the unlocked PDF. Privacy-first processing — no file storage.

Upload 1 PDF file. Recommended under 100 MB.
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Drop your PDF here
or click “Add PDF”
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Enter the password used to open this PDF. We can unlock only if the password is correct.
Tip: If your PDF opens normally without a password, it may not be encrypted.
Your PDF is used only to generate the unlocked output. We don’t store your documents.
🔒 Privacy-by-design: files are processed only for unlocking. No accounts. No file storage.

How PDF Unlock Works (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Upload the PDF

Choose a password-protected PDF from your device.

Step 2: Enter the password

Provide the correct password used to open the PDF.

Step 3: Click “Unlock PDF”

We generate an unlocked version of your PDF for download.

Step 4: Download unlocked PDF

Get your unlocked PDF instantly. No extra software needed.

This tool is useful when you own the document and need to remove password prompts for easier printing, sharing, or archiving.

Important note about passwords

easyfilesonline can unlock a PDF only when you provide the correct password. If you don’t know the password, we cannot bypass encryption.

  • Owner documents only: unlock PDFs you have permission to edit.
  • Correct password required: wrong passwords will fail safely.
  • Good for daily work: printing, viewing, and sharing unlocked files.

Trust & Safety (Quick Facts)

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Encrypted connection (HTTPS)
Secure browser-to-site communication.
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No account required
Use instantly without signup.
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No file storage
We don’t retain your PDFs on our servers.

Tip: If your PDF uses permissions (printing/copy restrictions), unlocking may depend on how it was secured.

Who is this PDF Unlock tool for?

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Students

Unlock protected study notes and PDFs for printing or quick access.

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Office & Professionals

Remove password prompts from invoices, reports, and internal PDFs you own.

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Businesses

Prepare PDFs for workflows, archiving, and sharing with correct access.

Unlock PDF vs Rotate PDF vs Split PDF

🔓 Unlock PDF

Remove password protection (with the correct password) for easier access.

🧭 Rotate PDF

Fix sideways / upside-down pages without changing the content.

Use PDF Rotate →

📄 Split PDF

Extract specific pages or split a big document into smaller PDFs.

Use PDF Split →

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I unlock a PDF online?

Upload your PDF, enter the correct password, and click Unlock PDF to download the unlocked file.

Do I need the password?

Yes. We can unlock the PDF only when the correct password is provided.

Is this safe?

Yes. We don’t create accounts and we don’t store your PDFs after processing.

Can I unlock PDFs on mobile?

Yes. The tool works on modern mobile browsers as well as desktop.

What if the password is wrong?

The unlock will fail and you’ll see an error message. Try again with the correct password.

Will this remove printing restrictions?

It depends on how the PDF was secured. Some permissions are enforced differently across viewers.