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Remove a password you know so you can edit, merge, or convert the file
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Unlock Notes
Unlock PDF Online Free — Remove PDF Password
Remove a PDF password you already know so you can edit, merge, compress, or upload the file to systems that reject encrypted PDFs. PdfPeaks unlocks user-password PDFs you are authorized to open — it is not a password-cracking service.
How It Works
Upload the locked PDF, enter the correct password, and unlock. Download the decrypted copy and treat it carefully: anyone with the file can open it until you protect it again.
- Step 1 — Upload: Add the password-protected PDF.
- Step 2 — Unlock: Enter the password you own or were given permission to use.
- Step 3 — Continue: Merge, OCR, convert, or re-protect the unlocked file.
Security & Privacy
Files are encrypted in transit and deleted after processing — see our Privacy Policy for details.
Common Use Cases
- Editing: Open legacy locked PDFs before updating content.
- Merging packets: Unlock sources before Merge PDF.
- OCR & conversion: Feed unlocked scans into searchable or Word pipelines.
- Portal uploads: Some sites reject encrypted attachments.
- Personal archives: Access old statements you encrypted years ago.
Tips for Best Results
Only unlock files you own or have explicit permission to modify. Re-encrypt with Protect PDF before sharing again. Step-by-step: how to remove a PDF password.