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Remove a Password From a PDF You Own

Once a document is approved, the password just gets in the way of searching and printing.

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3 free tasks a day · No signup · Files never leave your device

Step by step

  1. 1Open Unlock PDF.
  2. 2Enter the current password.
  3. 3Download the unprotected copy.

Questions

Can it crack a password I do not know?+

No, and it should not. You need the existing password — this only removes protection from documents you own.

Is it free?+

Yes — 3 tasks per day are free with no account. If you need more, a $2 day pass gives unlimited tasks for 24 hours and Pro is $6/month.

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