How to Lock and Unlock PDF with Password Online

Password-protect PDFs or remove password from locked PDFs. Free online tool. No install.

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Sometimes you need to lock a PDF with a password before sending; other times you have a locked PDF and need to unlock it (with the password). Doing this online avoids installing PDF software. A single tool that can both lock and unlock is especially handy.

To lock: upload the PDF, set a password, download the protected file. To unlock: upload the locked PDF, enter the password, download the unlocked file. Note that unlocking requires the correct passwordβ€”these tools remove protection you can already open, they do not crack encryption.

Use our Lock / Unlock PDF tool to add or remove PDF passwordsβ€”free, with no signup.


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FAQs

Is it safe to unlock PDFs online?
The PDF and its password are sent to our server to be processed, then deleted once the download is ready. For highly sensitive files, prefer offline software so nothing is transmitted.
What if I forget the PDF password?
If the PDF is strongly encrypted, recovery may be impossible. Store passwords in a safe place.

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