Decrypt PDF

Unlock password-protected PDF files by removing encryption.

Click to select PDF or drag and drop

Your files never leave your device.

What is PDF Decryption?

PDF decryption is the process of removing password protection and encryption from a PDF file, allowing you to edit, copy, print, or share the document freely. Many PDFs are protected with owner passwords that restrict these actions—this tool helps you regain full control.

Why decrypt a PDF?

  • Edit Content: Modify text, images, or layout in a locked PDF
  • Print Documents: Print restricted files for physical copies
  • Copy Text: Extract and reuse text from protected PDFs
  • Merge & Organize: Combine decrypted PDFs with other files
  • Archive & Share: Remove restrictions for long-term storage or distribution
  • Accessibility: Enable screen readers and text-to-speech tools

Key Features

  • ✓ Removes owner & user passwords
  • ✓ Preserves original quality
  • ✓ No file size limit
  • ✓ Works entirely in your browser
  • ✓ 100% free & no registration

How to Decrypt a PDF

1

Upload PDF

Select your password-protected PDF file. Processing happens locally—your file never leaves your device.

2

Enter Password

Provide the PDF password to unlock the file. This is required to remove encryption.

3

Download Decrypted PDF

Save your unlocked PDF. All restrictions are removed—ready to edit, print, or share.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, if you own the PDF or have permission from the owner. This tool is intended for:

  • Unlocking your own documents when you forget the password
  • Removing restrictions from files you have legal rights to modify
  • Preparing documents for accessibility purposes
  • Archiving old files with expired restrictions

We do not support unauthorized decryption of copyrighted or confidential materials.

This tool requires the correct password to remove encryption. If you’ve forgotten the password:

  • Try common passwords or variations you might have used
  • Check if the password is stored in your password manager
  • Contact the original document owner or creator
  • For enterprise documents, consult your IT department

We do not offer password recovery or brute-force decryption services.

No—decryption only removes password protection and encryption. Your PDF remains identical in every other way:

  • Image quality and resolution unchanged
  • Text formatting and fonts preserved
  • Page layout and dimensions intact
  • Hyperlinks and bookmarks remain functional
  • File structure and metadata preserved (unless removed separately)

Currently, this tool processes one PDF at a time. For batch decryption:

  • Process each file individually—there’s no limit on daily usage
  • Use the same password for multiple files to speed up the process
  • Consider our PDF Multi Tool for combined operations

In PDF context, these terms are often used interchangeably, but technically:

  • Decrypt: Removes encryption algorithm from the file
  • Unlock: Removes usage restrictions (printing, editing, copying)
  • This tool does both: It decrypts the file and removes all restrictions
  • Result: You get a fully accessible, unrestricted PDF

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