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Instant decryption.
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Remove passwords and restrictions from your PDF files in seconds. Get full access to edit, print, and copy your content.
Drag & drop your password-protected PDF file.
Enter the password one last time. We need it to decrypt the file initially.
Get your new, restriction-free PDF instantly.
This tool removes the password permanently so you don't have to type it again. However, you must know the password to unlock it the first time. We cannot hack into files.
Forgot your permissions password? Or just tired of typing it every time? Our Unlock tool reverses the encryption process.
We use **QPDF**, a powerful C++ library, to strip the encryption layer byte-by-byte. This doesn't just "bypass" the password; it completely rewrites the file structure to remove the security handler.
The result is a standard PDF 1.4+ file that is compatible with every viewer on the planet, with zero quality loss.
Fast, lossless decryption without re-encoding.
Remove passwords in milliseconds.
Files deleted instantly after processing.
Password protection is great for sending files securely, but it's annoying for long-term storage or frequent access. If you have to type a 16-character password every time you want to view your own bank statement, it wastes time.
PDF Unlock creates a clean copy of your document. It removes both the "Open Password" and the "Owner Password" (permissions), giving you full control back.
Yes, as long as you have the right to access the file. This tool is designed for:
Also known as the Permissions Password. Controls printing, editing, and copying content.
Also known as the Open Password. Required just to view the document.
The mathematical process of converting scrambled data back into readable text and images.
Common encryption standards. 256-bit is military-grade and harder to crack.
If you don't know the password at all, this tool cannot help you. We respect encryption and cannot brute-force unknown passwords.
Sometimes you can open a file but not print it. This tool removes those "Owner" restrictions instantly without needing the Owner password, as long as you can open the file.
Your documents are processed in secure, isolated containers and are permanently deleted immediately after processing.
Enterprise Grade"Saved me hours of re-typing data from locked bank statements."
"The best way to archive older docs without worrying about lost passwords later."
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