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Remove the password from a PDF you can already open. Do one file, a whole folder, or a ZIP, all at once.

Your password is used locally and never sent or stored.

Drop a PDF to begin

One password-protected PDF.

The same password is tried on every file. Files with a different password are skipped, never cracked.

Please only unlock files you have the right to modify.

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    No cracking without the password
    Nothing kept after you leave

    How to unlock a PDF you have the password for

    Three steps to remove a password from a PDF you can already open. No software to install and no account to make.

    1

    Drop your PDF

    Drag your password-protected PDF onto the box, or choose a single file, a folder, several files, or a ZIP of PDFs.

    2

    Enter the password you have

    Type the password you already use to open the PDF. The same password is tried on every file in a batch, and any that do not match are skipped.

    3

    Unlock and download

    Press Unlock. The password is removed on your device and your unlocked PDF downloads right back, ready to open without a prompt.

    Frequently asked questions

    Everything about removing a PDF password privately, for free, with Files Crate.

    How do I unlock a PDF online for free?
    Open this page, drop in your PDF, type the password you already use to open it, and press Unlock. The unlocked PDF downloads straight to your device. There is no sign-up and no limit on how many times you can use it.
    Do I need to know the password?
    Yes. This tool removes a password from a PDF you can already open. It never cracks or brute-forces a password, so files protected with a password you do not have are simply skipped.
    Are my file and password uploaded to a server?
    No. Everything happens in your browser using your device's own processing. Your PDF and the password are never uploaded and never leave your device.
    Can I unlock several PDFs at once?
    Yes. Use folder, multiple-file, or ZIP mode to unlock many PDFs that share the same password in one go. The results come back together as a ZIP.
    What about PDFs that open freely but block printing or copying?
    Those carry owner (permissions) restrictions rather than an open password, and the tool can lift those too. Please only unlock files you have the right to modify.
    Is it free, and does it work on any device?
    Yes. It is free with no sign-up and no limits, and it runs in any modern browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.