Unlock PDF Online – Remove Password from PDF
PDFmuto removes the password from a PDF you own entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server.
- No file limits
- No registration
- Free forever
- PDFs never leave your browser
Drop your PDF here
Supported format: PDF
The password is used only in your browser to decrypt the file. It is never sent anywhere.
How to Remove Password from PDF
Upload Password-Protected PDF
Drop the locked PDF onto the page.
Enter the Password
Type the password the file was protected with.
Download Unlocked PDF
Click Unlock PDF and download the decrypted copy. The pages are identical — only the lock is gone.
When You Can Unlock a PDF
Own copies of your own documents, files protected by a colleague who left, or archives you have the password for — unlocking them makes the content usable again.
The tool works fully in your browser, so the password you type never travels across the internet to a server.
Remove Restrictions from PDF
| Input | Password-protected PDF |
|---|---|
| Requires | The file password |
| Output | Unlocked PDF, content unchanged |
| Registration | Not required |
| Upload | None — decryption happens on your device |
Your PDFs never leave your browser
All processing happens locally on your device. Nothing is uploaded to a server, stored, or tracked.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the current password?
Yes. Decryption requires the password the file was protected with. Only unlock files you own or have the right to modify.
Is the unlocked file different?
The content and pages are identical — only the password protection is removed.
Where does decryption happen?
In your browser. The file and password are never transmitted anywhere.
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