Unlock PDF

Tired of typing the password every time you open your own document? Enter it once and save a copy without the password. It all happens in your browser.

Drop a password-protected PDF

or choose a file · You’ll need its password

Stays on your device

How to use Unlock PDF

  1. 1

    Drop your PDF

    A password-protected PDF of your own.

  2. 2

    Enter the password

    Type the password you already use to open it.

  3. 3

    Download

    Save an unprotected copy.

Only for your own documents

Unlock PDF does not crack or guess passwords. It only works when you enter the correct password, and then it saves a copy without it. Please use it only on your own documents, or ones you have permission to change.

It’s useful for bank statements, payslips and bills that arrive password-protected, when you want to store, print or combine them without typing the password every time.

Keep unlocked files safe

An unlocked copy can be opened by anyone who gets hold of it, so keep it somewhere private. When you need to send it on, you can add a new password with Protect PDF.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free to unlock a PDF?

Yes, completely free. There is no sign-up, no watermark, no daily limit and no premium plan.

Is my PDF uploaded?

No. GrabKit processes your file with code that runs inside your own browser. The file is never sent to a server, so nobody (including us) can see it. You can even disconnect from the internet after the page loads and the tool keeps working.

Can it unlock a PDF if I forgot the password?

No. GrabKit doesn’t crack or guess passwords. You need to know the password to remove it.

Which PDFs should I unlock?

Only your own documents, or ones you have permission to change, such as your own bank statements or payslips.

Can I remove printing and copying restrictions?

Yes. The unprotected copy has no restrictions, so you can print it and copy its text.

Why unlock a PDF at all?

Unlocked copies of your own statements and payslips are easier to store and print, and you can merge or compress them like any other PDF.