Free tool · Windows and macOS
Unlock a PDF you can already open.
Tired of typing the same password every time you open your own statement? Enter it once and save an unlocked copy.
How to remove a password from a PDF with Paperwing
- Open the PDF in Paperwing. It asks for the password.
- Open All tools and choose Unlock PDF, or type “unlock pdf” in the search box. Shift+Ctrl+P finds any tool from anywhere.
- Run it with the password you know. The unlocked copy opens in a new tab.
- Save it with Shift+Ctrl+S.
What you can do
- Remove an open password you know
- Remove printing and copying restrictions with Remove Restrictions
- Add protection back later with Protect PDF
Why do it on your computer
Unlocking happens on your computer, so the password and the document stay with you.
Paperwing is a free, open-source desktop app for Windows and macOS with more than 100 PDF tools. It works offline, there’s no account, and every tool is free. Download it or browse all the tools.
Questions
Can it unlock a PDF without the password?
No. Paperwing removes passwords you already know; it doesn’t break encryption.
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