Unlock PDF
Remove passwords and security restrictions from PDF files. Supports batch unlocking.
Click or drag files here
Drop locked PDF files here
Supported formats: PDF
Enter the password for the PDF files. Currently, all files must share the same password.
Did you know?
Unlocking a PDF removes the password permanently. The new file can be opened by anyone.
Remove Passwords from PDF Files
Have a document that requires a password every time you open it? If you know the password but want to remove it for convenience, PlatinumPDF Unlock PDF is the tool for you. We allow you to decrypt the file once and save a new, unlocked version that opens instantly. *Note: You must know the original password to unlock the file.*
Powerful Features
Remove Owner Password
Strip restrictions that prevent printing, copying, or editing the document.
Remove User Password
Permanently decrypt files that require a password to open (you must provide the password once).
Instant Decryption
Unlocking happens locally in seconds. No waiting for server uploads.
Private & Secure
Your file and password never leave your device. We do not store or see your data.
Batch Unlocking
Coming soon: Unlock multiple files at once if they share the same password.
Full Access
The downloaded file will have full permissions restored (Printing, Editing, Copying allowed).
How to Unlock a PDF
Upload PDF
Select your locked file.
Enter Password
Type the current valid password to authorize the decryption.
Unlock
Click 'Unlock PDF'. We re-save the file without the encryption layer.
Download
Save your new, password-free PDF.
Who Can Benefit? (15+ Use Cases)
Convenience
- E-Statements: Remove passwords from monthly bank statements to combine them into one tax folder.
- Workflows: Unlock documents before uploading them to systems that don't support password-protected files.
- Printing: Fix issues where printers refuse to print secured/restricted PDF files.
Access
- Copy & Paste: Remove restrictions that block you from copying text out of the document.
- Editing: Unlock the file to enable editing tools like highlighting or adding notes.
Real-World Scenarios
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you remove a password I don't know?
No. This tool is for removing passwords you *have* (for convenience), not for hacking files you don't own. You must enter the correct password.
Is this legal?
Yes, you are managing access to your own files. It is standard practice to remove passwords from files for archival or processing purposes.
Why do some files unlock without a password?
Some files only have an 'Owner Password' (restricting printing/editing) but no 'User Password' (open). In many cases, these can be removed instantly without input.