Unlock PDF
Remove the password from a PDF you have the right to open.
or drop it here · paste with Ctrl+V
Processed on your device — files are never uploaded
to use this tool — every tool is free, with no daily limit.
Why use FilesForU's Unlock PDF tool
Remove the password from a PDF you're allowed to open.
Free, no watermark
Unlock PDF is free with a free account — no daily limit and no watermark on your files.
Private
Your files are processed on your own device. They are never uploaded to our servers.
Fast
No upload and no queue, so most files are ready in seconds.
Works everywhere
Use it on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone or Android — nothing to install.
How to use Unlock PDF
- 1
Choose a protected PDF
- 2
Enter its password
- 3
Download the unlocked PDF
Questions & answers
Can you unlock a PDF without the password?
No. You need the password to open the file. If the PDF only has printing or copying restrictions, we can remove those without one.
Is this legal?
Only unlock files you own or are allowed to access.
Are my files uploaded to your server?
No. This tool runs entirely inside your browser, so your files stay on your device. FilesForU never receives, stores or sees them.
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