# Unlock PDF

> Remove the password from a protected PDF you own.

URL: https://uttir.com/pdf-unlock
Categories: pdf-tools
Privacy: Your PDF and password are processed locally in your browser and never uploaded.

## About

Unlock PDF removes the password protection from an encrypted PDF so it opens without a prompt. You need the password (or open permission) for the file — this tool is for documents you own, not for bypassing other people's security.

The whole process happens in your browser. The file and the password you type are never sent to any server, which makes it safe for contracts, statements, and identity documents.

## How to use

1. **Choose the locked PDF** — Pick the encrypted file you want to unlock.
2. **Type the current password** — The password you use to open the document.
3. **Unlock and download** — A decrypted copy is saved without the password.

## FAQ

### Do I need the password to unlock a PDF?

Yes. This tool unlocks PDFs you own — you must know the open password. PDFs with only an owner (permissions) password can usually be processed without one.

### Is removing a PDF password legal?

For documents you own or have permission to modify, yes. Removing protection from someone else's file without authorization is illegal in most jurisdictions.

### What is the difference between user and owner passwords?

A user password (open password) is required to view the file. An owner password only restricts actions like printing or copying. Files with just an owner password unlock without typing anything.

### Does the unlocked file lose quality?

No. Pages, text, and images are re-saved losslessly — the only change is that the encryption is gone.

## Related tools

- [Protect PDF](https://uttir.com/pdf-protect) — Encrypt a PDF with a password and reader permissions.
- [Repair PDF](https://uttir.com/pdf-repair) — Recover readable pages from a corrupted PDF file.
- [PDF Merge](https://uttir.com/pdf-merge) — Combine multiple PDFs into one, in the order you choose.

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