Removes the open password
Enter the password you use to open the file and download a copy that opens instantly, with no prompt.
Unlock PDF
Remove a PDF password you know — decrypted right in your browser.
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Files are processed in your browser and never uploaded.
Unlock PDF online — free and private
Unlock PDF removes the password from a protected document so it opens without prompting every time. Enter the password you already use to open the file, and PDF10x produces a decrypted copy you can read, print and edit freely. It is perfect for files you own but that keep asking for a password you would rather not type again.
Everything happens in your browser using qpdf compiled to WebAssembly, so your document and its password are never uploaded. To keep a file private again after editing, re-apply a password with Protect PDF. Please only unlock documents you are authorized to access.
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Why use PDF10x to unlock pdf?
Private decryption
Decryption runs locally in your browser with qpdf. Your file and password never leave your device.
Clean, usable output
The unlocked PDF keeps all its pages and content intact, ready to read, print, copy or edit.
How to unlock pdf online
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Select or drop the password-protected PDF.
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Enter the password you use to open it.
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Click “Unlock PDF” to remove the password in your browser.
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Download the unlocked, password-free PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know the password?
Yes. This tool removes a password from a document you can already open — you must enter the correct password. It is not a way to break into files you are not authorized to access.
Is my file or password uploaded?
No. The document and password stay in your browser; decryption runs locally with qpdf compiled to WebAssembly. Nothing is transmitted to a server.
The file only asks for a password to edit, not to open — can you help?
Yes. If the PDF opens without a password but restricts editing or printing, the tool can usually remove those restrictions. Leave the password field empty and try unlocking.