Remove PDF Password
Unlock password-protected PDFs
Drop a password-protected PDF
🔒 Files never leave your device
How it works
- 1Upload the protected PDF
Drop or select your PDF file.
- 2Enter the password
You must know the password. This tool cannot crack unknown passwords.
- 3Download
Save the unlocked PDF.
About Remove PDF Password
Remove password protection from a PDF you already have the password for. Runs 100% in your browser. Remove PDF Password on DashConvert runs entirely inside your browser using modern JavaScript APIs — no server ever sees your files. That means faster conversions, complete privacy, and no upload limits.
Whether you need to unlock password-protected pdfs for work, study, or personal use, this tool is free to use as many times as you need. There are no watermarks, no sign-up, and no ads inside your documents.
Frequently asked questions
Can this recover a password I forgot?
No. This tool only removes protection when you already know the password.
Which encryption methods are supported?
PDFs encrypted with RC4 (40/128-bit) and AES-128 are supported. Very recent AES-256 files may not work.