Free · Private · In your browser

Unlock PDF

Enter the opening password to decrypt and save an unprotected copy.

Drop your files here, or click to browse
Processed on your device — nothing is uploaded

How your files are handled

We built these tools so you never have to wonder where your documents go. Here is exactly what happens when you use them.

  • Your files are processed entirely in your browser using open-source libraries (pdf-lib, PDF.js, and others).
  • Nothing is uploaded to our servers. We have no backend that receives, stores, or scans your documents.
  • We cannot see, store, or access your files — not during processing, not after, not ever.
  • Processing uses your device's memory and CPU. Large files may take longer, especially on phones and tablets.
  • All tools are free with no paywall tricks, no hourly task limits, and no watermarks on your output files.

How it works

Three simple steps. Your files never leave your device, and the result downloads straight to your computer or phone.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about privacy, pricing, and how these tools work.

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How to unlock PDF

Unlock PDF removes a password from a document you can already open, producing a copy that opens freely. You need to know the current password to use it.

  1. Add the protected PDF; decryption happens on your device with nothing uploaded.
  2. Type the document's current password.
  3. Click Unlock PDF to remove the protection.
  4. Preview and download the unlocked copy, which the tool verifies opens without a password.

Everything happens in your browser — your file is never uploaded, and there is no sign-up, watermark, or limit.

Frequently asked questions

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Every tool runs entirely in your browser using open-source libraries, so your file is processed on your own device and is never uploaded. We have no backend that receives, stores, or scans your documents.

Is it really free, and will there be a watermark?

Yes. There is no account, no sign-up, and no hourly limit, and the tools never add a watermark to your output. UnboundPDF is free and is not affiliated with Adobe.

Does it work on a phone or tablet?

Yes. The tools run in any modern mobile browser as well as on desktop. Because the work uses your device's own memory and processor, very large files simply take longer on phones.

Can it remove a password I do not know?

No. You must know and enter the correct password. This tool removes protection from documents you are authorized to open, not ones you are locked out of.

Does the unlocked file really open without a password?

Yes. After removing the password, the tool self-checks that the new copy opens freely before you download it.