About the Unlock PDF
Unlock PDF is a free online pdf tool from Convertify. Remove password protection from a PDF you already know the password for. Simply upload your file, fine-tune the settings, and download your finished result in seconds — directly from your browser, with no software to install and no account to create.
How to use the Unlock PDF
- Click the upload box and choose your file, or simply drag and drop it in.
- Adjust the available options to match what you need.
- Click Process File and let Convertify do the work in seconds.
- Download your result instantly — no email, no account, no watermark.
Why use Convertify's Unlock PDF?
- Free forever — every tool on this site is free to use, with no hidden limits.
- Private by design — your file is processed for this request only and never stored on our servers.
- Fast — results are usually ready in a few seconds, even for larger files.
- No installation — works entirely in your browser, on desktop or mobile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this remove a PDF password I don’t know?
No — you must enter the correct existing password yourself. This tool removes the password restriction once unlocked; it does not crack or guess unknown passwords.
What happens if I enter the wrong password?
The unlock attempt fails and you’ll get an error — the file is not modified or saved anywhere when this happens.
Does unlocking change anything else about the PDF?
No — only the password restriction is removed; page content, layout and formatting stay exactly as they were.
Can I unlock multiple protected PDFs at once?
No — this tool processes one file per request.
Is my password ever stored or logged?
No — the password is used only in memory to process that one request and is never saved or logged.
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