Select the password-protected PDF from your device or drag and drop it into the upload area.
Type the open password used to encrypt the PDF so we can decrypt it locally in your browser.
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Remove the password from a PDF online in a few clicks. Upload the protected file, enter its password, and download an open copy instantly.
Tired of typing the same password every time you open a PDF you own? IronFreeTools' Unlock PDF tool decrypts a password-protected PDF and saves an open copy, all directly in your browser.
Whether you're cleaning up an archive of secured documents or preparing a PDF for a workflow that doesn't support encryption, removing the password makes the file easier to read, edit, and share—provided you have the right to do so.
Password-protected PDFs are great for sharing sensitive files, but they get in the way once the document is on a trusted device. Unlocking creates a clean copy you can store, edit, or feed into other tools without entering a password every time.
Upload a password-protected PDF and enter its open password. The tool decrypts the file locally with pdf.js and re-saves it without encryption. Developers building production document workflows can explore IronPDF's PDF password and permissions API for full control over decryption, signing, and security in .NET applications.
Unlock PDF removes the password and permission restrictions from a PDF you have the password for, producing an open copy you can read, edit, and share without further prompts.
Yes. You must know the open password of the PDF. This tool decrypts a file you already have access to—it does not crack or recover unknown passwords.
No. Unlocking happens locally in your browser using pdf.js, so the file and password never leave your device.
Standard PDF encryption is supported, including RC4 and AES variants commonly used in everyday password-protected PDFs.
Yes. Pages, text, images, and most of the structure are preserved. Some advanced interactive features like JavaScript actions or digital signatures may not survive the rewrite.
This page processes one PDF at a time so the password applies to a single file.
There is no recovery path. If the password is lost, this tool cannot open the PDF.
No. The tool runs directly in your browser.
Yes. Unlocking PDFs is completely free on IronFreeTools.
Remove PDF passwords in seconds Lift permission restrictions you already have rights to Keep processing in the browser No sign-up required Fast download of unlocked files Use the unlocked PDF in any reader.