Can it crack an unknown password?

No. You must know the password — this tool unlocks documents you already have access to, it does not break encryption.

Is the text still selectable after unlocking?

No. Unlocked pages are rebuilt as images, so choose the resolution that suits your use.

Is my file uploaded to a server?

No, decryption and encryption both happen locally in your browser.

What encryption is used when adding a password?

The standard security handler with RC4 128-bit, which every PDF reader supports.

Can I stop people printing or copying?

Yes, toggle the printing and copying permissions before downloading the protected file.

PDF Password Remover & Protector

Remove a known PDF password or add password protection to a PDF.

Support

Works Offline

Privacy First

No Login

No API

File API

Blob

PDF file

Passwords are used locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded

Drop a file here

Drop a PDF — up to 100 MB

Action

Enter the document password above, then save an unlocked copy you can open, print and use in any other PDF tool on this site.

Page resolution — 150 DPI

Quality — 85%

Drop a PDF, choose remove or add a password, then download the new file.

Pages are re-rendered as high-quality images, so the output keeps the exact look of the original but no longer contains a selectable text layer.

About the PDF Password Remover & Protector

Unlock a PDF when you know its password and download a copy that opens freely, or go the other way and add a password plus printing and copying restrictions to a document. Everything runs in your browser, so confidential files never leave your device.

Popular uses

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Examples

Unlock a statement

statement.pdf + password

Output

statement-unlocked.pdf — opens without a password

Protect a contract

contract.pdf + password, printing disabled

Output

contract-protected.pdf

Keyboard shortcuts

Copy the main outputCtrl / ⌘ + Shift + C
Download the resultCtrl / ⌘ + S
Share this toolCtrl / ⌘ + Shift + S
Reset the inputsAlt + R
Open the tool search paletteCtrl / ⌘ + K

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Frequently asked questions

Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-08-27 · Runs entirely in your browser