Unlock PDF
Remove passwords and security restrictions from protected PDF documents.
What is Unlock PDF?
Unlocking a PDF removes password protection and security restrictions from a document you have access to. PDFForge unlocks PDFs online for free by decrypting them locally in your browser using the password you supply.
Unlock PDF key features
- Remove password protection and opening restrictions
- Decryption happens in your browser, never on a server
- Requires the document password with read access
- Free and unlimited downloads
Every unlock pdf operation runs 100% in your browser — your file never leaves your device.
How to use Unlock PDF
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Upload the protected PDF
Select the password-protected PDF file you want to unlock. PDFForge will ask for the password.
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Enter the password
Type the document password. Processing happens entirely in your browser memory.
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Download the unlocked PDF
PDFForge decrypts the file locally and downloads the unlocked document to your device.
Unlock PDF FAQ
Can PDFForge unlock any password-protected PDF?
PDFForge unlocks PDFs when you have the password and read access. It is designed for documents you are entitled to open, and decryption occurs entirely in your browser.
Is unlocking a PDF online safe for my files?
Yes. The protected document and password are processed in your browser memory and never uploaded. PDFForge operates 100% client-side.