Unlock a PDF by removing its password
Unlock PDF removes the password from a protected document that you already have the password for. It saves you typing the password every time and lets you use the file in other tools such as Merge or Compress, which can't read encrypted pages.
Your files are processed inside this browser tab and are not uploaded to Maher PDF. Please read the Privacy Policy before working with sensitive documents.
It is not a password cracker. You must enter the correct current password; if you don't know it, the file can't be unlocked here.
How to use Unlock PDF
- Tap Choose a PDF to unlock and pick the file.
- Enter the PDF's current password.
- Tap Run. An unprotected copy ending in
_unlocked.pdfdownloads.
Key features
- Supports AES-256 and RC4 encrypted PDFs.
- Tells you if the file isn't actually protected.
- Password is used only in your browser tab.
Supported files
Input: one encrypted PDF. Output: the same document without encryption.
Privacy and security
The password and file stay on your device. Once unlocked, anyone who gets the file can open it, so keep the unlocked copy somewhere safe.
Common problems
- It says the password is incorrect.
- Check capital letters and keyboard language. Passwords copied from emails sometimes include a trailing space.
- It says the PDF isn't password-protected.
- The file opens without a password, so there's nothing to remove. Some PDFs restrict printing or editing without an open password; this tool only handles open passwords.
Tips
- Only unlock files you are entitled to use. Respect the reason a sender protected a document.
Frequently asked questions
Can I unlock a PDF without the password?
No. This tool requires the correct password and does not attempt to guess or bypass it.
Is the unlocked file changed in other ways?
No. Only the encryption is removed; pages and content stay the same.