Unlock PDF

About this Tool

Unlock PDF online free — remove password protection in your browser

Password-protected PDF. You know the password but every time you open it you have to type it in. Or you need to print it, edit it, or share it without restrictions. TruePDFs Unlock PDF tool removes the password permanently. Enter it once, download an unlocked copy. Free, browser-based, no installation.

What this tool does

It decrypts your password-protected PDF directly in the browser. Enter the correct password, confirm you have permission to unlock it, and download a clean copy with no restrictions. The original file stays untouched. You get a new unlocked version.

How to unlock a PDF

Step 1: Upload your locked PDF

Click "Upload Locked PDF" and select your file.

Step 2: Enter the password

Type in the correct password for the file.

Step 3: Confirm permission

Tick the checkbox confirming you have the right to remove protection from this file.

Step 4: Unlock and download

Click "Unlock PDF Now." Download your unrestricted PDF. Done. No signup. No watermarks. Free.

Who needs this?

Professionals dealing with protected reports

Bank statements, salary slips, and business reports often come password-protected. Unlocking lets you merge, print, or edit them without re-entering the password every time.

Students with locked study materials

Textbooks and notes shared as protected PDFs that need to be highlighted, annotated, or printed.

Anyone with archived documents

Old files you protected years ago and now need to work with freely — without the constant password prompt.

Businesses handling client files

Received a locked PDF from a client with the password provided? Unlock it once and work with it normally across your tools.

Can this unlock a PDF without the password?

No. You need the correct password to unlock the file. This tool decrypts PDFs for authorized users — it doesn't bypass security on files you don't have access to.

Does it remove editing restrictions too?

Yes. Some PDFs are locked for editing or printing even without an open password. If you have the owner password, those restrictions get removed along with the protection.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free?

Yes. Completely free, no hidden charges.

Do I need the password to unlock?

Yes. The tool requires the correct password. It can't bypass protection on files you don't have authorization for.

Will the original file be changed?

No. You download a new unlocked copy. Your original stays as it is.

Do I need an account?

No. Upload, enter password, download.

Is my file secure?

Yes. Decryption runs in your browser. Files and passwords aren't stored on external servers after processing.

Works on mobile?

Yes. Open TruePDFs in your phone browser — no app needed.