Question 1

Whose PDFs can I unlock?

Accepted Answer

Only PDFs you own or have permission to unlock. This tool removes a password you already know — it does not and cannot crack or guess an unknown password. Please respect the rights of document owners.

Question 2

Do I need the password?

Accepted Answer

If the PDF requires a password to open, yes — you’ll be asked for it, and it’s used only on your device to decrypt the file. Some PDFs open fine but restrict actions like printing or copying; those can be unlocked without a password.

Question 3

Are my file and password uploaded anywhere?

Accepted Answer

No. The PDF is decrypted entirely in your browser and the password never leaves your device — nothing is uploaded, stored, or seen by us.

Question 4

Will the unlocked PDF keep its selectable text?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We decrypt the PDF in your browser with your password and save it without the password, preserving the original pages, layout and selectable, searchable text — there’s no rasterizing or quality loss. The only change is that the copy opens without a password.

Question 5

What if the password is wrong?

Accepted Answer

You’ll get a calm, specific message and can simply try again — nothing breaks. Double-check capitalisation and try the exact password the document’s owner set.

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