Unlock PDF – Free Online PDF Password Remover
Tired of typing the password every time? Enter it once and save an unlocked copy. Print and copy restrictions are removed too. Only unlock files that you own or have permission to change.
How to remove a PDF password
Choose the locked PDF
Select or drop the file.
Enter the password
Type the password you use to open it (not needed for restriction-only files).
Unlock
Press Unlock PDF and download a copy without the password.
Everyday uses
- Bank and credit card statements – they often use your date of birth or PAN as the password.
- E-Aadhaar – remove the password before merging or printing (see Unlock Aadhaar PDF).
- Salary slips and Form 16 – open without a password every time.
- Before merging or compressing – some tools need an unlocked file.
Good to know
You need to know the open password — this tool does not crack or guess passwords. For files that open freely but block printing or copying, no password is needed.
Only unlock documents you own or have permission to use.
Private by design. Unlock PDF works inside your browser. Your file is processed on your device and is not uploaded to our server.
Limits to know before you start
- You must know the open password. The tool does not guess or crack passwords.
- Only unlock documents you own or have permission to use.
If something goes wrong
“That password is not correct”. Check the format in the email or SMS that came with the document; passwords are case-sensitive.
I do not know the password. We cannot recover it. Ask the sender, or download a fresh copy if the bank or portal offers one.
Unlock PDF – questions
How do I remove a password from a PDF?
Select the PDF, type its password and press Unlock PDF. The new copy opens without a password.
Can you unlock a PDF without the password?
If the PDF opens without a password but blocks printing or copying, yes. If it needs a password to open, you must enter it.
What is the password of my e-Aadhaar or bank statement?
For e-Aadhaar, UIDAI uses the first 4 letters of your name in capitals followed by your year of birth, e.g. SURE1990 — see Unlock Aadhaar PDF. For bank statements and other files, check the email or SMS that came with it; banks explain the format there.
This page describes Unlock PDF as it works today. If you notice a difference, tell us and we will correct it. See our editorial standards.
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- PDF to ExcelPull tables from PDFs (bank statements, invoices) into Excel.
- PDF to WordConvert PDF to an editable Word document (.docx).
Step-by-step guide: How to remove the password from a PDF