Your files stay yours.

PDF Unlocked removes PDF encryption directly in your browser. When you select a file, the app reads it on your device and uses the password you enter to create an unlocked copy.

No document uploads

The app does not send your PDF, its name, or your password to a server. Its PDF engine runs in a temporary browser worker, which is closed when processing finishes or you cancel.

No saved files or passwords

The app does not save documents or passwords to cookies, local storage, or a database. The unlocked copy stays in browser memory until you start again, leave the page, or close the tab. A downloaded copy is saved wherever you choose on your device.

A small, self-contained tool

The app’s scripts, styles, font, and PDF engine are served with this website. The app includes no analytics, third-party font requests, or advertising. The website’s hosting provider may process ordinary connection information when you load the site.

What you need

If a PDF requires a password to open, enter that password. This tool does not guess or recover forgotten passwords. If a PDF opens without a password, you can leave the password field empty.

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