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Unlock PDF โ€” Remove Password from PDF Free

Remove the password from a PDF you already know. Enter the correct password and download a password-free copy.

Unlock PDF

โœ… Free ยท No signup

Drop your file here

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Your file is processed locally in your browser โ€” never uploaded to any server

How It Works

1

Open Unlock PDF

Go to curopdf.com/unlock-pdf.

2

Upload locked PDF

Select the password-protected file.

3

Enter the current password

Type the password you were given or set.

4

Download

Password-free PDF downloads immediately.

How to Remove a Password from a PDF

Unlocking creates a new copy of your PDF without the password requirement. The original file is unchanged. You must know the correct password to proceed.

๐Ÿ’ก Check your password manager, the original email, or contact whoever sent you the document if you cannot remember the password.

When to unlock a PDF

  • The sender gave you a temporary password for access and now you want to remove it
  • You protected a PDF yourself and want to make it freely shareable
  • A recurring form or template always requires a password to open

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this tool really free?
Yes โ€” 100% free with no signup, no subscription and no limits.
Are my files stored anywhere?
Never. All processing happens in your browser. Files never leave your device.
Is it secure?
Yes. PDF.js (Mozilla's open-source library) runs locally and ignores scripts inside PDFs.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes โ€” iOS Safari 14+, Chrome and Firefox on Android fully supported.
Can it crack an unknown password?
No โ€” you must know the correct password to unlock.
Can I re-protect the PDF after unlocking?
Yes โ€” use our Protect PDF tool to set a new password.
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