Unlock PDF
Remove password protection from PDFs you own and know the password for.
One PDF · up to 25 MB
How to use Unlock PDF
Unlock PDF removes password protection from a document you own and can already open.
- Upload the protected PDF.
- Enter its password.
- Unlock and download the unrestricted copy.
Good to know
- Papermint does not crack or bypass passwords: you need the password to unlock a file.
- Useful when a file you own is protected and you need to merge, compress or convert it.
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Questions about Unlock PDF
- Is Unlock PDF free?
- Yes. It is free with no account needed: files up to 25 MB, 40 tasks a day. Premium raises that to files up to 200 MB, 1,000 tasks a day.
- Which files can I use?
- PDF files (.pdf). One file at a time.
- What happens to my files?
- They are uploaded over an encrypted connection, processed on Papermint's own servers and deleted automatically: after 2 hours if you are not signed in, or 24 hours if you are. "Delete now" on the result removes them straight away. Your documents are not read, shared or sent to other services.
- Do I need to install anything?
- No. Unlock PDF runs in your browser on phones, tablets and computers, so there is nothing to download.
- Do I need an account?
- No. A free account keeps your results for 24 hours instead of 2 hours, so you can download them again from any device.