Unlock PDF – Remove a Known Password Free, No Sign-Up

Unlock PDF

To unlock a PDF, open it in PDFWrangle, enter the password you already know and download a copy that opens without asking for it. If the file opens but won't let you print or copy, no password is needed at all. It's free with no limits and no sign-up, and your file and password stay on your device.

How to unlock a PDF

Add your PDF.
If it asks for a password, type the one you were given. Files that only block printing or copying need no password.
Download the unlocked copy.

Open password or restrictions?

An open password stops the file from opening until you type it. You need to know it; PDFWrangle uses it once to save an unlocked copy. Remove PDF password
Restrictions let the file open but block printing, copying or editing. On documents you have the right to edit, they can be removed without typing anything. Remove PDF restrictions

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Frequently asked questions

Can you open a PDF if I forgot the password?

No. PDFWrangle only removes a password you already know. If you've lost it, ask the person or organization that sent you the file.

Does unlocking change the content?

No. Pages, text, images and links stay exactly the same; only the protection is removed.

Why is my password rejected?

Passwords are case-sensitive, so check Caps Lock and look for extra spaces. If it still fails, confirm the password with whoever sent the file.

Are my file and password uploaded?

No. Both stay in your browser tab and are never sent to a server.