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Remove a PDF password

Enter the password once and download a copy of your PDF that opens without it, and without printing or copying restrictions.

  • Files never leave your device
  • Free, no signup, no watermark
  • Works on any browser

How to remove a PDF password

  1. 1Choose your password-protected PDF
  2. 2Enter its password
  3. 3Download the unlocked PDF

About Unlock PDF

If you know the password, remove it to get a normal PDF you can open, edit, merge or print without typing it each time. PDFkind does not crack passwords.

Useful for

  • Remove the password from bank statements
  • Edit a protected document you own
  • Merge protected files
  • Print without restrictions

Frequently asked questions

Can I unlock a PDF without the password?+

Only if it has no open password (owner restrictions only). Files that need a password to open require that password.

Is it free?+

Yes, completely free: no signup, no watermark, no paywall at download.

Are my files uploaded to a server?+

No. Everything is processed locally in your browser, so your files never leave your device.

Step-by-step guide4 min readHow to remove a password from a PDF

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