Remove PDF Password

Why teams use Unlock PDF

PDFs end up with passwords for legitimate reasons — a client portal exports protected files, an old document was encrypted by someone who has left the business, a regulator stamps every download with restrictions. If you have the password, or if you have the right to access the file (it's yours, or you have explicit permission), this tool removes the encryption and restrictions and returns a clean PDF that opens in any reader without a prompt.

Both 'open password' (which prevents reading) and 'owner password' (which prevents printing, copying, or editing) are supported. The unlocked file is identical to the original in every other way — fonts, images, form fields, signatures, and bookmarks all stay intact. The encryption removal happens server-side over TLS; the password you supply is used only for the unlock operation and is never logged or stored.

Use only for PDFs you have the right to unlock. This tool will not bypass an unknown password — owner restrictions on documents you legitimately hold can be removed without a password, but open passwords require the correct password. Files are deleted within 60 minutes of processing.

How it works

1. Upload Locked PDF — Drop the password-protected file
2. Enter Password — Provide the current open password
3. Download — Get the unlocked version

Key benefits

• Removes open passwords from PDFs you own
• Maintains full document quality
• Required: you must know the password
• Encrypted upload, auto-deleted in 1 hour
• No registration required
• Works with all PDF versions

Common use cases

• Removing legacy passwords from your archives
• Unlocking PDFs for editing
• Preparing files for OCR

Frequently asked questions

Is Unlock PDF free to use?

Yes — your first conversion is free with no signup. For heavier use, DocumePro offers a £9.99 24-hour Day Pass and a £39.99/month Professional plan with unlimited conversions.

Are my files kept after I use Unlock PDF?

No. Every uploaded file is permanently deleted from DocumePro servers within 60 minutes under our Non-Persistence Guarantee. Nothing is retained, shared, or used to train AI models.

Do I need to install any software?

No — Unlock PDF runs entirely in your browser. There's nothing to install and no plug-in required. It works on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.

Is DocumePro suitable for UK legal, finance and accounting teams?

Yes. DocumePro is UK GDPR-aligned, hosted on UK/EU infrastructure, and built specifically for solicitors, accountants, bookkeepers and finance teams that handle sensitive client documents.

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