How to remove a PDF password
- Add the protected PDF.
- Enter its password.
- Select Unlock PDF, then download the unprotected copy.
About this tool
If you have the password for a protected PDF and want a copy that opens without it — for example to merge it, archive it or edit it with other tools — Unlock PDF decrypts it on your device using that password.
PDFPUMA does not guess, crack or bypass passwords. You must enter the correct password. Only unlock documents you own or are authorised to change.
Frequently asked questions
Are my files uploaded to PDFPUMA?
No. This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files are read and processed on your device and the result is created there too — they are not sent to PDFPUMA's servers.
Can PDFPUMA remove a password I don't know?
No. PDFPUMA only decrypts files with the correct password. It doesn't attempt to crack or bypass PDF security.
My PDF opens without a password but I can't print or copy. Can I unlock it?
If the file only has permission restrictions, enter the owner password if you have it. Only remove restrictions from documents you own or are authorised to change.
Which plan includes Unlock PDF?
Unlock PDF is included in Starter, Business and Agency.