Do I need the current PDF password?

Yes. Enter the correct current password; this tool only removes protection after authorized opening.

Will the unlocked copy replace my source?

No. The source stays unchanged and a separate copy is created.

Are my files uploaded to your server?

No. Your files never leave your device. Processing happens privately in your browser.

Unlock a Password-Protected PDF

Remove PDF password protection when you know the current password.

Step 1Upload your file

Drop your PDF here

Choose PDF

Processing stays on this device.

ResultResult ready

Preview appears here

↓ Download

Want better quality?

A slightly larger file usually keeps more detail.

Step 2Choose settings

Current password

Step 3Unlock PDF

Choose a file to begin.

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How Unlock PDF works

Remove PDF password protection when you know the current password. The workflow below reflects the actual inputs, outputs and limits of this specific tool.

What you provide: A protected PDF and its correct current password.
What AG File Tools returns: A new unprotected PDF when the supplied password successfully opens the document.
Practical limit: You must know the current password and have permission to remove protection. The tool does not recover unknown passwords.

1Provide

A protected PDF and its correct current password.

2Configure

Use the PDF's current password

3Process locally

Your browser performs the work on this device.

4Use the result

A new unprotected PDF when the supplied password successfully opens the document.

Best use cases and supported workflow

Use the PDF's current password
Create an unlocked copy locally
No password or document upload

Result: A new unprotected PDF when the supplied password successfully opens the document.