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Unlock PDF — Remove Password

Remove password protection from a PDF you own. You must know the current password. PDFcraft cannot crack or guess passwords.

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⚠️ You must know the current password

This tool removes password protection from PDFs you already have the password for. PDFcraft cannot crack, guess, or bypass unknown passwords. If you forgot the password, we cannot help — this tool is not a password cracker.

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Your file and password never leave your device. 100% private.

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Drop your password-protected PDF here or click to browse

or click the button below to browse your files

Current Password

Enter the password that is currently protecting this PDF.

Frequently asked questions

Is removing a PDF password on PDFcraft really free?+

Yes, completely free. No hidden fees, no premium plan needed.

Are my files safe when I remove a password?+

Absolutely. PDFcraft processes files entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your PDF and password never leave your device.

Can PDFcraft crack or bypass a PDF password?+

No. PDFcraft requires the correct current password to remove protection. It cannot crack or bypass passwords on documents you are not authorized to access.

Is it legal to remove a PDF password?+

Yes — if you own the document or have explicit permission from the owner. Only remove protection from PDFs you are authorized to modify.

What if I forgot the PDF password?+

If you do not know the current password, PDFcraft cannot help. You would need to contact whoever created the protected PDF.

Does it work on iPhone and Android?+

Yes. PDFcraft works on any device with a modern browser including iPhone Safari and Android Chrome.

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Unlock PDF — Remove Password Online Free

PDFcraft removes password protection from PDFs you own for free — entirely in your browser. Enter the current password to unlock your document. No sign up, no uploads, and your file never leaves your device.

What does the Unlock PDF tool do?

The free PDF unlock tool removes password protection from documents you own. You must provide the correct current password — PDFcraft cannot crack or bypass passwords. This is by design: only authorized users who know the password can remove protection. Once unlocked, the PDF opens freely without any password prompt. Processing uses WebAssembly technology in your browser — your file and password never leave your device.

How to unlock a PDF — step by step

Click Select File and upload your password-protected PDF
Enter the current password that protects the file
Click Unlock PDF
Download the unlocked PDF — opens freely without any password

Important — you must know the current password

PDFcraft requires the correct current password to remove protection. It cannot crack, guess, or bypass unknown passwords. This tool is for removing protection from PDFs you own and already have the password for — not for accessing documents without authorization.

Why remove PDF password protection?

Stop entering the password every time you open a frequently used document
Enable merging, compressing, or splitting a protected PDF
Remove protection before sharing within a trusted organization
Simplify access to personal documents stored on your own device

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