Can you remove a password I do not know?

No. Unlocking requires the password or an owner-permission-only file; we do not break encryption.

What encryption is used when protecting a PDF?

Modern AES encryption compatible with Acrobat and standard UK business viewers.

No — passwords are used in the processing session only and never persisted.

These are two sides of PDF access control: adding a password and permissions, or removing a password you are authorised to remove.

Choose Protect PDF before sending sensitive material — client data, payroll or board papers that need a password and restricted printing or copying.

Add password protection to your PDF documents for secure sharing.

Choose Unlock PDF when you legitimately hold the password and need an unrestricted copy for editing, merging or archiving.

Remove the open password from a PDF you own. You must know the current password.

Locking down for distribution: protect. Working with a file you already own: unlock.

Both tools run inside your session, are UK GDPR-aligned, and every uploaded file is purged within 1 hour under our non-persistence guarantee.

Can you remove a password I do not know?: No. Unlocking requires the password or an owner-permission-only file; we do not break encryption.
What encryption is used when protecting a PDF?: Modern AES encryption compatible with Acrobat and standard UK business viewers.
Are passwords stored?: No — passwords are used in the processing session only and never persisted.