How to unlock a PDF
- Tap "Add a PDF" or drop it onto the box.
- Type the PDF’s password.
- Tap "Remove the password", then download the unlocked copy.
Good to know
Handy for bank statements and payslips that arrive password-protected, so you can merge, compress or sign them without typing the password every time.
You need to know the password: this tool removes it, it doesn’t guess it. Some PDFs only block printing or copying and open without a password; those are unlocked without one. Only unlock PDFs you have the right to use.
Questions
Can it open a PDF if I don’t know the password?
No. You need the password. The tool removes it once you’ve typed it.
Does the unlocked copy lose anything?
No. Pages, text and images stay exactly as they were.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. It is unlocked by your browser on your device.
Page last reviewed 21 October 2026.