Unlock PDF
Remove the password and restrictions from a PDF you have the password for, so it opens without asking.
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About Unlock PDF
Tired of typing the password every time you open a bank statement or a payslip? Unlock PDF saves a copy without the password. It also lifts restrictions on printing, copying and editing from PDFs that open without a password but are locked down. You need to know the password: this tool does not crack or guess passwords.
How to remove a password from a PDF
- Drop the PDF into the box, or click it to choose it.
- Type the password the PDF currently needs (leave it empty for a PDF that opens but is restricted).
- Click “Unlock PDF”, then save the unlocked copy.
Everything happens in your browser; nothing is uploaded. Very large files (over ~100 MB) can be slow on phones.
Frequently asked questions
Is my PDF or my password uploaded?
No. TrustPDF runs entirely in your web browser using JavaScript. Your file and your password are read and processed on your own device and is never sent to a server. The site's Content-Security-Policy does not allow the page to send anything to any other site, and you can check the open-source code on GitHub.
Can it remove a password I don't know?
No. The content is encrypted with that password, so without it the file cannot be read. TrustPDF does not try to guess or crack passwords.
My PDF opens without a password but I can't print or copy. Can I fix that?
Yes. Those are permission restrictions. Add the file, leave the password field empty, and click Unlock PDF.
Is the original file changed?
No. You save a new, unlocked copy; your original stays as it was.
