Unlock PDF
Remove the password from a PDF you’re allowed to open.
Tired of typing a password every time? Enter it once and ModifyPDF saves an unlocked copy. Printing and copying restrictions are removed too.
How to unlock a PDF
- Choose the protected PDF.
- Enter its password (if it has one).
- Click “Unlock PDF” and download.
Frequently asked questions
How do I remove a password from a PDF?
Choose the PDF, type its password once, and click Unlock PDF. You download a copy that opens without a password and allows printing and copying. The decryption happens in your browser.
Can you unlock a PDF without the password?
Files that only restrict printing or copying can be unlocked without one. Files that need a password to open require that password.
Does unlocking also remove printing and copying restrictions?
Yes. The unlocked copy opens without a password and allows printing and copying.
Should I keep the protected original?
Yes, if the document is sensitive. The unlocked copy has no protection at all, so store it somewhere safe and keep the original as it was.
Is it really free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no daily limit and no watermark added to your files.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. ModifyPDF processes files with JavaScript inside your browser. Your documents never leave your device, and nothing is stored after you close the page.
When you can unlock
Unlock PDF removes the password and restrictions from a PDF that you are allowed to open. Enter the password once and download a copy that opens without it and allows printing and copying.
What it won’t do
ModifyPDF does not guess or crack unknown passwords. If you don’t know the password, ask the document’s owner for an unprotected copy.
Why remove a password
Opening a statement or payslip without typing the password every time, letting a document management system index the text, or allowing a print shop to print a file you own.
Keep the original
An unlocked copy has no protection, so store it somewhere safe and keep the protected original if the document is sensitive.