Unlock a PDF — Free & Private
Remove a password from a PDF you already know the password to — for example, one you protected yourself and no longer need locked.
Drag & drop a password-protected PDF here
or select a file from your device — enter its password to remove it
Files are decrypted locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded to a serverHow It Works
Remove a PDF's password in three simple steps.
Upload the protected PDF
Drag and drop the password-protected file into the box above, or click to browse your device.
Enter the current password
Type the password that's currently required to open this PDF.
Download the unlocked PDF
Once verified, your PDF is decrypted and ready to download instantly, with no password required.
Why Use PDFHome?
A fast way to remove a password you already have legitimate access to.
100% private by design
Decryption happens entirely in your browser — your PDF and password are never uploaded to a server.
Requires the correct password
PDFHome verifies the password before decrypting — it cannot be used to bypass or crack a password you don't know.
Standards-based decryption
Correctly handles PDFs encrypted with the standard PDF security handler, via the open-source MuPDF library.
Instant results
There's no upload wait — decryption happens the moment the password is verified.
Free, no account required
Unlock PDF is completely free with no sign-up.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. PDFHome requires the correct password to decrypt a file — it does not attempt to guess, crack or bypass passwords, and won't remove protection from a document you don't have legitimate access to.
You'll see a clear "Incorrect password" message and nothing is processed — try again with the correct password.
No — only the encryption is removed. All text, images and formatting stay exactly the same.
Yes. Both your file and the password you enter are processed entirely on your own device in your browser.