Unlock a PDF (Remove Password Protection)
Remove password protection from any PDF you own — enter the password, unlock, and download an unrestricted file in seconds.
Use PDF.it to remove password protection from a PDF when you know the password. Upload the file, enter the password, and download an unlocked PDF you can edit, print, merge, or compress.
- ✓ Unlock PDF files you own or have permission to edit
- ✓ Remove password protection when you know the password
- ✓ Make PDFs easier to edit, print, merge, and sign
- ✓ Works on Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, and Linux
Drop your password-protected PDF here
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Supported format: .pdf (password-protected)
Remove PDF Password (With Permission)
If you have the correct password, PDF.it decrypts your file and saves a new version without the password requirement. Designed for files you own or have legitimate access to.
Unlock PDFs for Editing and Printing
Once unlocked, your PDF works seamlessly with editors, printers, merge and split tools, and e-signature workflows.
Fast Online Unlocking
Upload, enter the password, unlock, and download. A simple four-step flow designed to get you a usable PDF in seconds.
How to Unlock a PDF
Upload your PDF
Drag and drop or click to choose your protected file
Enter the password
Type the correct password and click Unlock
Download unlocked PDF
Get your unrestricted file instantly
Frequently Asked Questions
Can PDF.it remove a PDF password without knowing it?
No. PDF.it requires the correct password. It can't recover or bypass unknown passwords.
Is it legal to unlock a PDF?
You should only unlock PDFs you own or have explicit permission to unlock. PDF.it is designed for legitimate use cases.
Can I re-protect my PDF after unlocking it?
Yes. Use PDF.it's Protect PDF tool to add a new password to any PDF whenever you need to.
Can I unlock a PDF on my phone?
Yes. PDF.it works in mobile browsers — upload, enter password, unlock, and download.
Is it safe to upload a protected PDF?
Yes. All transfers are SSL encrypted and your files are deleted immediately after your session. We never store or share your documents.
What is the maximum file size I can unlock?
Free accounts can upload files up to 25MB. Pro accounts can upload files up to 200MB. Business accounts can upload files up to 1GB.