Opening password
Enter the password when the source requires one; leave it empty when the document opens without it.
Knowing the password allows opening but does not preserve text or forms in the rebuilt image output.Unlock PDF
Open a PDF with its password and create a copy that no longer requires it. This browser version rebuilds the visible pages as images.
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How it works
Open a PDF you can authorize
Choose a PDF you are authorized to open.
Enter its opening password
Enter its password if one is required.
Review the image-based copy
Unlock, download and review the rebuilt copy.
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Security
Remove the password from a PDF you can open
Make an authorized statement viewing copy
You know the password for a archived statement and need an unprotected viewing copy. Enter that password and keep the original separately. Enter the known opening password and export the image-based copy. Retain the text-based original for searches or later edits.
✓ Check every page visually and confirm the downloaded copy opens without a password.Make it work for your document
Options after selecting a fileFrequently asked questions
The details, when you need them.
Can it recover a forgotten password?
No. A PDF that requires an opening password needs the correct password.
Will the unlocked text remain selectable?
No. This version rebuilds the pages as images. OCR can add recognized text afterward.
You need the opening password
This tool does not recover an unknown password. When a PDF requires a password to open, supply the correct one. If the file opens without a password but has printing or copying restrictions, the password field may be left empty for the recovery attempt. Use this only with documents you are allowed to process.
The result contains page images
Rebuilding visible pages removes the original selectable text, links and form controls. File size and image quality can change. Run OCR on the unlocked copy if you need searchable text, and inspect the result carefully. Keep the original when its document structure or interactive features are important.
Image rebuild loses document features
The result loses selectable text and interactive features. Rendering can change sharpness and increase file size.
The download has no selectable text
The unlocked copy is rendered from page images. Keep the original text PDF. If a searchable copy is needed, run OCR and verify the recognized text.