Unlock PDF Files Online — Free PDF Password Remover
Need to remove a password from a PDF? Our free online tool unlocks password-protected PDF files so you can view, edit, print, and share them freely. Just upload your file, enter the password, and download an unlocked version.
Everything runs in your browser — your files and passwords are never sent to any server.
How to Unlock a PDF in 3 Steps
- Upload your PDF — select the password-protected file from your device.
- Enter the password — type the password used to protect the document.
- Download the unlocked PDF — save the unprotected version and use it however you need.
Why Unlock a PDF?
Remove Printing Restrictions
Some PDFs are locked to prevent printing. Unlock the file to print your own documents, receipts, or tickets.
Enable Editing and Copying
Password-protected PDFs often restrict copy-paste and editing. Unlock the file to extract text, add annotations, or make changes.
Simplify Sharing
Remove password protection before sharing a document with colleagues, clients, or family members who don't have the password.
Access Your Own Documents
Forgot the permission password on a PDF you created? Unlock it to regain full access to your own files.
Prepare for Merging or Conversion
Other PDF tools (merge, compress, convert) may not work on locked files. Unlock first, then process as needed.
Key Features
- Instant Unlocking — remove PDF passwords in seconds using WebAssembly-powered processing.
- 100% Private — your file and password are processed entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server.
- No Registration — start using the tool immediately with no account or signup.
- No Watermarks — your unlocked PDF is clean with no branding added.
- Works on Any Device — Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android with any modern browser.
- Completely Free — no subscriptions, no per-file charges, no feature limits.
Common Use Cases
Unlock PDF for Printing
Remove restrictions that prevent you from printing invoices, boarding passes, event tickets, or reference documents.
Unlock PDF for Editing
Remove protection so you can add text, annotate, or fill in forms on documents you've received.
Unlock PDF Before Merging
Combining multiple PDFs? Unlock any protected files first so the merge tool can process them.
Unlock Old Documents
Regain access to archived PDFs where the permission settings have become inconvenient over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to know the password? Yes. This tool removes known passwords from PDFs. It is designed for users who have the password but want to create an unlocked copy for convenience. It does not crack or bypass unknown passwords.
Is this legal? Removing a password from a PDF you own or have authorization to access is legal. This tool is intended for legitimate use with your own documents.
Will unlocking change the content of my PDF? No. The tool removes the password protection while keeping all content — text, images, formatting — exactly the same.
What types of PDF passwords can this remove? The tool removes both user passwords (required to open the file) and owner passwords (that restrict printing, editing, and copying), as long as you provide the correct password.
Is this a free alternative to Adobe Acrobat for unlocking PDFs? Yes. Fileverter provides PDF unlocking completely free — no subscription or desktop software required.
Are my files and passwords secure? Absolutely. All decryption happens locally in your browser. Your PDF and password are never transmitted to any server.
Can I unlock multiple PDFs at once? The tool processes one file at a time. Upload each file separately to unlock them.