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Remove password protection from a PDF you own — your file and password never leave your device.

If you protected a PDF yourself and want to share it without the hassle of distributing a password, or you received a file from your own organisation and need to print or edit it, this tool removes the protection in seconds. Enter the password you already know, and qpdf — compiled to WebAssembly and running directly in your browser — decrypts the file and hands you back a clean, unprotected copy. Nothing is sent to a server. The password you enter stays on your device.

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How to Use

  1. 1

    Drop your password-protected PDF onto the upload area or click to browse. The file stays in your browser.

  2. 2

    Enter the password needed to open the PDF.

  3. 3

    Click "Remove Password Protection". qpdf decrypts the file in your browser using WebAssembly.

  4. 4

    If the password is wrong, you will be prompted to try again — without re-uploading.

  5. 5

    Download the unlocked PDF, or click "Send to Edit PDF" to continue editing it directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this tool crack unknown PDF passwords?

No. This tool removes protection from PDFs you already have the password for. You enter the correct password and receive an unprotected copy. It does not guess, brute-force, or bypass encryption.

Is my file uploaded to a server?

No. The decryption runs in your browser using qpdf compiled to WebAssembly. Your file and password are never transmitted. Open DevTools → Network to confirm.

What if I enter the wrong password?

You will see a "wrong password" warning and can try again immediately, without re-uploading the file.

When would I need to remove a PDF password?

Common cases: you protected a PDF yourself and want to share it freely, you received a file from your organisation and need to edit or print it, or you want to run it through another PDF tool that does not handle passwords.

Can I edit the PDF after unlocking it?

Yes. After downloading, click "Send to Edit PDF" to open the unlocked file in the Edit PDF tool without re-uploading.