Remove Password
Unlock password-protected PDFs
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Supports PDF files up to 100MB
Have a password-protected PDF you need to unlock? ConvertedPDF's password remover lets you remove password protection from PDFs when you know the password. Once unlocked, you can freely view, edit, print, and share the document without entering a password.
This tool removes both user passwords (required to open) and owner passwords (restricting editing/printing). Simply enter the password you know, and we'll create an unlocked copy of your document. Perfect for removing protection from your own files or documents shared with you.
Why Use Our Remove Password from PDF Online for Free?
Who Uses This Tool?
Trusted by professionals across industries for their daily document needs
Personal Documents
Unlock your own password-protected files. Remove forgotten protection. Create accessible copies.
Shared Documents
Unlock documents shared with you (with permission). Remove password for easier access. Enable printing.
Archived Files
Unlock old archived PDFs. Remove protection for easier archiving. Create backup copies.
Printing Needs
Remove print restrictions. Enable document printing. Create printable copies.
Form Filling
Unlock forms for filling. Enable form editing. Remove field restrictions.
Document Editing
Enable editing locked PDFs. Remove copy/paste restrictions. Allow annotation.
How It Works
Get started in three simple steps
Upload Protected PDF
Upload the password-protected PDF file.
Enter Password
Enter the password you know (user or owner password).
Download Unlocked PDF
Download your PDF with password protection removed.
Powerful Features
Everything you need, nothing you don't
User Password Removal
Remove the password required to open the document.
Owner Password Removal
Remove restrictions on editing, printing, and copying.
Preserve Content
Document content remains identical—only security is removed.
All Encryption Types
Works with 40-bit, 128-bit, and 256-bit encryption.
Batch Processing
Unlock multiple files if they share the same password.
Instant Processing
Fast password removal—download immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions
Do I need to know the password?
Yes, you must know either the user password (to open) or owner password (for restrictions). We cannot crack or bypass unknown passwords.
Is this legal?
Removing protection from your own documents or with permission is legal. Do not use on documents you don't have rights to access.
What's the difference between user and owner passwords?
User password prevents opening the file. Owner password allows opening but restricts printing/editing. Either password can unlock both protections.
Will this crack a password I don't know?
No. This tool removes protection when you provide the correct password. It does not attempt to crack or guess passwords.
Is the document content changed?
No, only the security is removed. All content, formatting, and structure remain identical.
Can I add password protection back later?
Yes, use our "Add Password" tool to re-protect the document with a new password.
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