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Unlock PDF

Remove a password from a PDF you own so you can open it without one. Processed locally in your browser. Part of PDF PILOT Pro.

  • Private by design

    Files never leave your browser.

  • Fast & in-browser

    No uploads, no waiting on a server.

  • On-chain payments

    Pro upgrade recorded on the Internet Computer.

How to use Unlock PDF

Follow these steps to unlock pdf in your browser.

  1. Open the Unlock tool

    Go to /tools/unlock.

  2. Add your password-protected PDF

    Drag and drop the encrypted PDF.

  3. Enter the current password

    Type the password that currently protects the PDF.

  4. Click Unlock PDF

    The unlocked PDF is generated locally and downloads.

FAQ

  • No. Unlock removes a known password. It cannot crack or bypass an unknown password.

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