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Unlock PDF

Remove the password from a PDF you can already open in your browser. Enter the password once and download an unprotected copy.

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How to use the Unlock PDF

  1. 01

    Add your protected PDF

    Drop the password-protected PDF onto the page or choose it.

  2. 02

    Enter the password

    Type the password you currently use to open the file.

  3. 03

    Download the unlocked PDF

    Click Unlock PDF and save the unprotected copy.

About the Unlock PDF

Handytool's Unlock PDF tool removes the password from a PDF you already have permission to open. Enter the current password once and download a copy that opens without any prompt. Decryption runs in your browser, so the file and password stay on your device — use it only on documents you're allowed to unlock.

Unlock PDF features

  • 01

    One password, done

    Type the password you already use to open the PDF and get an unprotected copy instantly.

  • 02

    Open anywhere afterward

    The unlocked copy opens with no password in any reader, app, or browser.

  • 03

    Stays on your device

    Everything runs locally in your browser — your file is never uploaded to a server.

Unlock PDF FAQ

Can it unlock a PDF if I don't know the password?
No. You must enter the correct password — the tool removes protection from documents you can already open, it doesn't crack or guess passwords.
What if the password is wrong?
The tool tells you the password didn't work so you can check it and try again. Nothing is changed until the password is accepted.
Is my password uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser — your file is never uploaded to a server. The PDF is decrypted on your own machine.
Why would I unlock a PDF?
So you can read, print, or edit a file without re-entering the password each time. Only unlock documents you have the right to access.

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