Unlock PDF
Remove password protection from your PDF files.
How it works
Upload PDF
Select the password-protected PDF file.
Enter Password
Provide the current password to decrypt the file.
Download
Download the unlocked PDF without any restrictions.
About This Tool
A password-protected PDF can be inconvenient when you need to share it broadly, print it at a shop, or attach it to an email workflow that cannot handle encryption. Removing the password from a PDF you own is a completely legitimate operation — you simply need to know the current password to perform the decryption.
JustConvert decrypts the PDF using the password you provide and returns an unlocked file that you can open, print, and edit without restrictions in any PDF application. Because we never store passwords or file contents beyond your session, your sensitive documents remain private throughout the process.
- check_circleRemoves open password and permission restrictions
- check_circleUnlocked PDF opens in any viewer without prompts
- check_circleEnables printing, copying, and editing
- check_circleRequires the correct current password
- check_circleWorks on all standard AES-encrypted PDFs
- check_circlePassword and file never stored on our servers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it legal to unlock a password-protected PDF? expand_more
Yes, as long as you are the owner of the document or have explicit permission from the owner. Removing a password you set yourself, or that was set by your organisation for your own documents, is entirely legal. You should not use this tool to bypass restrictions on documents you do not own.
Why do I need to enter the current password to unlock? expand_more
AES-256 encryption, which most modern PDFs use, cannot be reversed without the correct password. The tool decrypts the file using the key derived from your password and re-saves it without encryption — no password, no decryption.
What types of PDF restrictions are removed? expand_more
Both the open password (which forces you to enter a password before viewing) and the permissions password (which restricts printing, copying, and editing) are removed. The resulting PDF is fully unrestricted.
Are my files safe when I upload them? expand_more
Yes. Your PDF and the password you enter are used only for the decryption operation and are never stored, logged, or shared. Everything is deleted as soon as you download the unlocked file.
What if the password I enter is wrong? expand_more
If the password is incorrect, the decryption will fail and you will see an error message. Double-check the password for typos (passwords are case-sensitive) and try again.