Drag and drop your password-protected PDF or click to select it from your device. Your file stays in your browser.
Type the password that was used to protect the PDF. This can be the user password or the owner password.
Click "Unlock PDF" and download a version without password protection. The original file remains unchanged.
Your files and password never leave your device. All decryption happens in your browser — no server uploads, no data stored.
No registration, no file limits, no watermarks. Unlock as many PDFs as you need, completely free.
Enter the password, click unlock, and download. No complicated steps or settings to worry about.
Unlock a password-protected PDF you received when you know the password
Remove protection from your own documents when you no longer need it
Unlock a PDF to merge it with other documents using the Merge tool
Remove password from old archived documents for easier access
| Format | Description | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| RC4 encrypted PDFs | Standard PDF password protection | Most common encrypted PDFs |
| User password | Password required to open the PDF | Unlocking PDFs for viewing and editing |
| Owner password | Password that controls permissions | Removing editing and printing restrictions |
Make sure you have the correct password — the tool cannot bypass or crack encryption
After unlocking, save the unprotected version separately from the original
If you need to re-protect the file later, use the Protect PDF tool with a new password
The unlocked PDF is identical to the original — only the password requirement is removed
FyleTools unlocks your PDF entirely in your browser using WebAssembly and the lopdf library compiled from Rust. The decryption algorithm runs locally — your password and document are never transmitted to any server. This makes it safe to unlock sensitive documents like financial records, legal contracts, and personal files.