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Remove passwords from PDFs you have the rights to.

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How to Unlock a PDF Online

Tired of typing a password every time? Unlock your PDF to remove protection from a file you can already open. Want to add security instead? See Protect PDF, or compress the file once unlocked.

Unlock a PDF in 3 Easy Steps

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1Upload the locked PDF

Add the password-protected PDF you want to unlock.

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2Enter the password

Type the current password so the file can be decrypted.

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3Download the unlocked PDF

Remove the password and download a freely openable PDF.

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Why use EraserPro to unlock your PDF

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100% Free

Unlock your PDF without paying a cent — no watermarks and no forced sign-up.

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Private & Secure

Everything runs in your browser — files are never uploaded, so your data never leaves your device.

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No Installation

Works right in your web browser — there's nothing to download or install.

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Any Device

Use it on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS or Android — the experience is seamless everywhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my PDF uploaded to unlock it?

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No — decryption happens in your browser, so your file and password stay on your device.

Do I need the password to unlock?

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Yes. This tool removes protection only from PDFs you can already open with the correct password.

Can it crack an unknown password?

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No — that would be unethical. You must provide the correct password to remove it.

Is unlocking a PDF free?

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Yes, it is free with no watermark or sign-up.