Unlock PDF Online
Remove a password from a PDF online in your browser without uploading your file to a server. You must know the current password.
What this tool does
NexKit PDF Tools removes password protection from a PDF, powered by the widely used qpdf engine compiled to run directly in your browser. You must know the PDF's current password - this tool cannot recover or crack an unknown password.
How to remove a password from a PDF
Open the Unlock PDF page and upload your protected PDF. Enter its current password and click Unlock PDF. Download the result once it is ready - the password is no longer required to open it.
Accuracy and limits
This tool supports PDFs up to 25MB. You must provide the correct current password; this tool does not attempt to guess, crack, or bypass a password you do not know.
Privacy and file handling
Your PDF and its password are processed entirely in your browser using a WebAssembly build of the qpdf engine. Neither is uploaded to NexKit servers by this tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my file uploaded?
No. Your PDF and its password are processed locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to NexKit servers by this tool.
Do I need to know the password?
Yes. This tool removes a password you already know from a PDF. It does not crack, guess, or bypass a password you do not have.
What if my PDF is not password protected?
Unlock PDF is only for PDFs that already have a password. If your PDF is not protected, there is nothing to unlock.