Remove PDF Password
Remove the password from a PDF in your browser. Enter the password you already know to decrypt the file and download an unlocked copy — nothing is uploaded.
Choose the password-protected PDF you want to unlock. We read it locally — nothing is uploaded.
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Decrypting your PDF…
The password has been removed. Your PDF now opens without a password.
Download unlocked PDFToolsSoup's Remove PDF Password is a free online tool that strips the password from a protected PDF, entirely in your browser. Enter the password you already know and the tool decrypts the document locally, then lets you download an unlocked copy that opens without prompting for a password. Your file and password are never uploaded — the decryption runs on your own device, so even confidential documents stay private.
What does removing a PDF password do?
A password-protected PDF is encrypted: readers such as Chrome's PDF viewer, Adobe Acrobat, or macOS Preview ask for a password before showing the document. Removing the password decrypts the file and saves an unprotected copy, so it opens instantly without any prompt. You must already know the password — this tool unlocks a PDF you have the right to open; it does not crack or bypass unknown passwords. ToolsSoup decrypts the PDF entirely in your browser using JavaScript, so neither the file nor the password ever leaves your computer.
How to remove a password from a PDF online
Unlocking a PDF with ToolsSoup takes only a few seconds:
- Click Select a PDF file and choose the password-protected document.
- Type the password that currently opens the PDF.
- Click Remove Password to decrypt the file in your browser.
- Download the unlocked PDF, which now opens without asking for a password.
Is it safe to remove a PDF password here?
Yes. Because the entire decryption happens locally in your browser, your PDF and its password are never sent to or stored on any server. That makes it safe to unlock even sensitive documents such as bank statements, contracts, or medical records. Once the password is removed, anyone who has the file can open it, so only share the unlocked copy with people you trust — and keep the original protected version if you still need the password in place.
Why use this PDF password remover?
- 100% free with no ads, sign-up, watermarks, or page limits.
- Runs entirely in your browser — your PDF and password are never uploaded.
- Permanently removes the open password so the PDF opens instantly.
- Tells you whether a file is protected before you start.
- Keeps your original file untouched — you download a new unlocked copy.
- Works offline once the page has loaded.
Frequently asked questions
Is this PDF password remover free?
Yes. Every tool on ToolsSoup is completely free, with no account, sign-up, watermarks, or hidden limits.
Is my PDF or password uploaded anywhere?
No. The entire decryption happens locally in your browser using JavaScript, so neither your document nor your password is ever sent to or stored on any server.
Do I need to know the password to unlock the PDF?
Yes. This tool removes the password from a PDF you can already open. It does not crack, guess, or bypass an unknown password — you must enter the correct password for the file to be decrypted.
Will the unlocked PDF open without any password?
Yes. Once the password is removed, the downloaded PDF is no longer encrypted, so it opens immediately in any reader without prompting for a password.
Does this change my original file?
No. Your original protected PDF stays exactly as it is on your device. The tool creates a separate unlocked copy for you to download.
I forgot the password — can you recover it?
No. Because everything runs on your device and we never see your file, there is no way for us to recover or bypass a password you do not know. You need the correct password to unlock the PDF.