PdfWox

Unlock a PDF you have the password for

Remove the password from a PDF you can already open. Runs in your browser — your password never leaves your device.

Files are processed entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server.

How it works

  1. 1

    Upload PDF

    Drop a password-protected PDF you have the password for.

  2. 2

    Enter password

    Type the password used to open the file.

  3. 3

    Download

    Download an unlocked copy with no password.

Frequently asked questions

Can you crack a forgotten password?
No, and we wouldn't — this tool only re-saves a PDF you can already open.
Does this also remove printing/copy restrictions?
Yes, owner restrictions are removed when you have the open password.
Is my password sent anywhere?
No. Both the file and the password are handled entirely in your browser.
What about certificate-encrypted PDFs?
Those require the private key/certificate, which we can't process in a generic web tool.
Works offline?
Yes, after first load.

Related tools

Protect PDF

Add a password and restrict permissions.

Fill PDF

Type into PDF form fields and download a filled copy.

Sign PDF

Add your signature to any PDF.

Embed this tool

Let your visitors use Unlock PDF without leaving your site. Paste the snippet below into any HTML page. Files stay private — everything runs in the visitor's browser.

<iframe
  src="https://pdfwox.com/embed/unlock-pdf"
  width="100%"
  height="600"
  style="border:none;border-radius:8px"
  title="unlock-pdf tool"
  allow="downloads"
  loading="lazy"
></iframe>
<script>
window.addEventListener('message',function(e){
  if(e.data&&e.data.type==='privpdf-resize'){
    var f=document.querySelector('iframe[src="https://pdfwox.com/embed/unlock-pdf"]');
    if(f)f.style.height=e.data.height+'px';
  }
});
</script>

The embed runs entirely in the visitor's browser — no files are uploaded. The iframe resizes automatically to fit its content via postMessage.

Deeper guide

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