Tired of typing the same password for your own bank statement or document? Enter it once here, and download a copy that opens without it.
How to use the Unlock PDF
- Upload your locked PDF.
- Type the password.
- Download the unlocked copy.
What to expect
You need the password
This tool doesn't guess or crack passwords. Without the right one, the file stays locked.
For your own files
Only unlock documents that are yours or that you have permission to change.
Same content
Pages and quality stay the same. Only the password protection is removed.
Why unlock a PDF
Other tools can't work on a locked file. Once it's unlocked, you can merge, compress or convert your copy. Keep the unlocked copy somewhere safe, as anyone who gets it can open it. Use Protect PDF to add a new password.
Common reasons for a wrong password
- Capital and small letters must match exactly.
- Banks often use part of your CNIC, date of birth or account number. Check the email that came with the statement for the format.
- A space copied before or after the password will make it fail.
- Your keyboard may be set to another language.
Files with printing or copying limits
Some PDFs open without a password, but they restrict printing or copying. This tool saves a copy without those limits. Only do this with files you own or have permission to change, as the limits may be there for a reason.
Frequently asked questions
How do I remove a password from a PDF?
Upload the PDF, type its password and press the button. The copy you download opens without a password.
I forgot my password. Can you help?
No. This tool needs the correct password. Ask whoever sent you the file.
Is my password saved?
No. It's only used to open your file for this job. Your files are only used for this job and are deleted from the server afterwards.
Will this change my original?
No. Your original stays locked, and you get a new copy.
Is it legal to unlock a PDF?
It's fine for your own files. Don't remove protection from documents you don't have permission to change.
Helpful guides
- How to Password Protect a PDFLock a PDF, share it safely, and remove a password you already know.
- Scanned PDF vs Digital PDF: How to Tell the DifferenceA 10-second test to tell them apart, and why it decides what you can convert.