How to Remove Password from PDF
You know the password to your PDF but you are tired of entering it every time you open the file. Or you received a password-protected PDF from a colleague and they gave you the password, but you want to save an unlocked copy for easier access.
YourPDF.tools lets you remove PDF passwords in your browser. Enter the current password, and the tool generates an unlocked copy without any password requirement. No server upload needed.
Key Takeaways
- •You need to know the current password to remove it — this is not a password cracker.
- •The tool creates an unlocked copy; the original file is untouched.
- •Processing happens in your browser — your password and PDF stay on your device.
- •Works with both user passwords (open password) and owner passwords (restriction password).
How to Remove PDF Password
- Open the Unlock PDF tool. Navigate to yourpdf.tools/unlock-pdf.
- Upload the protected PDF. Drop the file into the upload area.
- Enter the password. Type the password that was used to protect the file.
- Click Unlock. The tool decrypts the PDF and creates an unlocked version.
- Download the unlocked PDF. Save the password-free version to your device.
Types of PDF Passwords
PDFs can have two types of passwords. A "user password" (also called an "open password") prevents anyone from viewing the file without entering it. An "owner password" (also called a "permissions password") allows viewing but restricts actions like printing, copying, or editing.
YourPDF.tools can remove both types when you provide the correct password.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I remove a password without knowing it?
Is the password sent to a server?
Can I add a password back later?
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Written by Andrew, founder of YourPDF.tools