Remove a PDF password

Tired of typing the password every time? Enter it once and download an unlocked copy of your PDF. Restrictions on printing and copying are removed too.

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How to remove a PDF password

  1. 1

    Upload the locked PDF

    Choose your password-protected file.

  2. 2

    Enter the password

    It's used once to decrypt the file.

  3. 3

    Download

    Get an unlocked copy.

Why PDFTEK for Unlock PDF

  • Removes open passwords and restrictions
  • Your password is never stored
  • Unlocked copy keeps every page intact
  • No watermark

Price

Free without an account: 3 tasks a day (6 with a free account), files up to 20 MB.

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Unlock PDF: frequently asked questions

Can you unlock a PDF without the password?

No. PDFTEK only unlocks files you can open, so you need the password. PDFs that only restrict printing or copying (no open password) are unlocked automatically.

Is it really free?

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